We are a Singapore Oncology Specialist Group focussing on the use of state of the art technology to offer targeted and non-invasive treatments for our cancer patients.
We are looking for Senior Radiation Therapist to join our growing and dynamic team. If you are a former Radiation Therapist who may have taken some time off for your family, studies or other personal pursuits and would like to re-enter the profession, we welcome you to join us.
At AARO, you will work with a team of vibrant and inspiring professionals who are committed and passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Send in your resume to [email protected]
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist position is to function in a specialized area of radiation therapy in the role of direct patient care provider in the Department of Radiation Therapy.
Deliverables & Responsibilities
1. Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.
Clinical Practice Management:
- Ensures accurate treatment delivery and data capture, the radiation therapist demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.
- Gathers necessary set-up aids and prepares room and equipment for patient. Consistently works at a speed that supports treatment/simulation unit scheduling.
- Maintains appropriate treatment and simulation records and data. Sets appropriate treatment unit parameters
- Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment units. Works under stress and pressure.
- Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.
- Visually monitors patient for unusual reaction and events and reports same to radiation oncologist throughout the course of radiation therapy
- Explains treatment procedure to the patient as it is performed, communicating in a clear, concise voice; answers patient's and family's questions and defers those not within his/her competence to the radiation oncologist. Verbally reinforces radiation oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Recognizes patient's needs and responds to them appropriately. Refers patient to other allied health specialists, such as a social workers, dietitians and nursing.
2. Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.
Quality Assurance Management:
- Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.
- Visually ascertains that consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.
- Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, inclusive of but not limited to the following: adheres to portal image review/approval guidelines as required by the department makes adjustments in field placement as needed.
- Verbally notifies physics or engineering if measurements do not fall into accepted parameters. Visually recognizes and reports erratic operation of equipment to supervisor.
- Checks prescription, set-up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verify system, etc. Reviews the records for any discrepancies between the prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.
- Performs, monitors, and maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.
3. Maintains Competency Management
Competency Management:
- Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery, the radiation therapist demonstrates and adheres to:
- Maintenance of departmentally identified base competencies inclusive of performing calculations.
- Accurate documentation and maintenance of competency assessment criteria.
- Facilitates learning consistent with expectations of documented competency level by attending lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and professional behaviours (soft skills) and participation in competency assessments.
- Consistently works within the scope of practice and competency level.
Requirements:
• Bachelor degree in radiation therapy
• Min 3 years’ of relevant work experience, preferably from healthcare related.
• Registered with Allied Health Profession Council (AHPC).
