Radiotherapy Technician - Technologist -Senior Dr soliman fakkeh hospital

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs simulation during radiotherapy which is the initial step in developing an effective treatment plan takes place on the CT simulator. Positions patients on Imaging machines and performs marking as applicable.
• Makes molds (if needed) and masks.
• Keeps track of supply of molding material and masks, requests and maintains supply of molding material.
• Assists during administration of radiotherapy sessions, and ensures proper positioning of patients on the machines.
• Irradiates blood products.
• Coordinates communication with biomedical engineers in case of machine malfunctions and monitors the progress of repairs, replacement part requests, and related issues. Also follows up on maintenance activities for radiotherapy equipment, both by biomedical engineering and manufacturing companies.
• Available if called outside regular duty hours, to irradiate urgent oncologic cases, and to irradiate blood products for urgent cases.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job.

Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literate.
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in same field.

Education:

Diploma of technical institutes of health - Technical radiation therapy.

Language:

Good command of English language. Arabic is an advantage.

Licenses / Certifications:

License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA).