Radiation Therapist II

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce required customized treatment accessory devices, such as posifix mask, mouth bite, headrest, lead mask, wax bolus and vacfix, etc. Prepare and administer various contrast media (oral and/or intravenous) as indicated by the consultant. Responsible for Computer Tumography (CT) area of interest as per departmental policies. Accuratenly document set up notes for reproducibility.
• Participate in weekly and end of treatment radiotherapy chart-checks.
• Accurately reproduce treatment set ups and deliver the treatments, take verification images, and read and record Source to Surface Distance (SSD) weekly as per departmental policies. Report out of tolerance values to a team leader. Ensure patients attend the review clinic weekly and at the end of the treatment course. Monitor patient’s physical condition, assess treatment side effect and report them to a team leader.
• Perform and document machine daily quality assurance procedure to ensure its safe operation. Document and report any machine faults to the Chief Radiation Therapist, Healthcare Technology Management, and Medical Physicist. Observe all safety procedures, document and report incidents to the Chief Radiation Therapist. Keep the work area clean, tidy and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide emotional support to patients.
• Perform other job related duties.

• Area specific equipment, tools, application
• Health Information System
• Work-stream leads, subordinates
• All involved internal and external disciplines (clinical and non-clinical), clinical/medical team members, patients and their family members
• Expected to use critical-thinking skills to reach objective conclusions
• Dealing with patients and their families
• Great deal of details and accuracy 
• Physical endurance
• Psychological strains
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required
• Safe Practice related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

Work Experience | SCDP-Saudi Career Development Training Program – Essential

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

English Language |Level – I – Essential

Computer |Level – II – Essential

Radiation Therapy or related discipline from an accredited institution – Essential