Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Roles and responsibilities
• Receive, identify and verify patient details to ensure that patient details correspond with the patient physically present for treatment.
• Confirm patients’ treatment plan in the system and the physical file to ensure accuracy and precision in treatment.
• Educate patients on applicable oncology instructions and guidelines related to treatment.
• Prepare the treatment room in line with requirements in the patients’ treatment plan.
• Prepare and position patients in the radiotherapy machine in line with the simulation.
• Carry out shift movements in line with the treatment plan.
• Carry out a portal imaging with the radiotherapy machine to verify the treatment setup.
• Place markings on the patients’ treatment area or mobilizing devices to ensure accuracy during treatment.
• Reconfirm patients’ treatment parameters from the physical file and the system to ensure accuracy and precision.
• Administer radiotherapy treatment to patients in line with the treatment plan and ensure strict adherence to radiation safety guidelines.
• Liaise with the Medical Records Officer to schedule patients for subsequent treatment sessions:
• Document daily treatment records in the radiotherapy file for review by the Chief Oncologist.
• Receive and record patients’ feedback on treatment side effects in the radiotherapy file to ensure effective management of the side effects; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Education and experience
• Diploma in Radiotherapy or Radiation Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ radiotherapy experience.

Core competencies
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of radio-physics
• Patient care skills
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines related to radiotherapy
• Attention to detail with high degree of precision
• Customer service skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Communication skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Send your application to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke 

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