Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Radiation Therapist Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Radiation Therapist Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients using technical equipment, for accurate doses of radiation while minimizing the amount of radiation to surrounding healthy tissue.

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.

Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelors degree or Higher Diploma in Radiation Therapy from a recognized institution.

At least one (1) year work experience in Radiation Therapy.

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.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Radiation Therapist Jobs in Kenya

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