SUMMARY
The Radio Therapist shall provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards
RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
Explain the radiation therapy process to patients and answer their questions.
Administer radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
Use medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
Assess patients’ reactions to treatments, provide advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
Monitor the progress of patients and suggest amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
Provide ongoing support to patients and their families.
Perform quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
Provide thorough and accurate documentation of set-up instructions and treatment parameters and record each day’s treatments
Undertake oncology research to improve treatment methods.
Perform Computed Tomography (CT) simulations and Reminiscence Therapy (RT) sessions
Assist patients with pain management and supports to their family
Prepare and submit patient health reports as appropriate
Adhere to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self, including shielding when appropriate.
Report equipment malfunctions and/or erratic operations to Lead Radiation Therapist or Physicist immediately
Interact with patients and obtain information necessary for the drafting of reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Provide timely, detailed, and frequent reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Apart from the above duties and responsibilities, your job description may be modified by the Company from time to time.

REQUIREMENT:

BSc or PGD in Radiotherapy
Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RBBN) certification
Sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

WORKING HOURS
You are expected to work forty hour
PLACE OF WORK
You will be primarily based at the Company’s HQ in Lagos, Nigeria but you will be expected to travel to the various Oncology centres to perform your duties.
Learning & Growth /Innovation

Continually seek out new ways of improving the company’s operations.
Develop periodic therapeutic training programs alongside HR.

Technical Competence
Generic Competence

Report Writing
Attention to details
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Record Management
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Problem Solving skills
Emotional Intelligence
Teamwork
Critical Thinking

Diagnostic Skill                                                                                                 

Chemotherapy Administration                                                   
Patient Alignment                                                                             
Radiation Safety Protocols                                                                        
Medical Imaging equipment                                                       
Quality Assurance
Medical Information System       
Equipment Troubleshooting

REMUNERATION:

Remuneration for this role shall be as follows
USD 2000 Fixed Monthly Salary
Travel /Out of Station allowance in line with company policy
Benefits for this role shall be as follows:  Accommodation
Two Return tickets every year.
Health Insurance in line with company policy