Job Ref: V/FT/1/2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Competently perform a range of radiotherapy techniques, CT simulations and mould room procedures whilst ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Maintaining and evaluating radiation safety measures, implementing Radiotherapy Policies, Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities
• Provide information, support, and reassurance to patients, considering their physical and psychological and emotional needs.
• Practice high standards of infection control procedures in line with the Hospital infection control
• Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients in consultation with the oncology team using the available equipment in the Hospital i.e. Linac, Brachytherapy and Cyberknife.
• Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
• Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
• Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
• Assessing patients’ reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
• Monitoring the progress of patients undergoing radiotherapy and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or Bachelors degree in Radiation Therapy from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in Cyberknife treatment will be an added advantage
• Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license.
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in using medical imaging equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to empathize with patients while remaining professional.
• Experience working as a radiation therapist
• Good time management.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.