Radiation Therapist - Contract

**Job Description:**

Responsible for coordinating, planning and administering accurate radiation treatment to patient.

Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical support throughout patients course of radiation therapy.

**Responsibilities:**

* To perform CT-simulation, treatment device construction, dosimetry calculation for the delivery of radiation treatment based on department treatment protocol and plan approved by the Radiation Oncologist.
* To operate radiation therapy machine and other supportive equipment in accordance with the department standard operation protocols and radiation safety practice.
* To adhere to safe radiation practices, occupational health hazards prevention and infection control precautions.
* To perform quality assurance check on radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation, policies, and protocols of patient care.
* To maintain accurate record and documentation of radiation dose delivered to patient.
* To maintain high standards of patient care, clinical communication and the timely escalation of management of patients side effects.
* To guide and mentor student Radiation Therapist assigned to unit.
* To participate in departmental / Radiation Therapists professional development, education and research activities.
* To assume additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

**Qualifications:**

* Bachelor Degree in Medical Radiation Technology or related fields.
* 3 years of clinical experience in Medical Radiation Therapy preferred. Fresh graduates will be considered for entry positions.
* Competent in clinical radiation therapy to perform pre-treatment and treatment delivery procedures to patient.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Service oriented and customer focused and willing to work as a team.