What is a radiation therapist? (In the United Kingdom, a radiation therapist is primarily called a therapeutic radiographer)
This role is based in Singapore working for a Public Hospital. Relocation assistance will be provided.
What’s the role?
Job Description:
Responsible for coordinating, planning and administering accurate radiation treatment to patients. Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical support throughout patients' course of radiation therapy.
Responsibilities: ·
To perform CT-simulation, treatment device construction, dosimetry calculation for the delivery of radiation treatment based on department treatment protocol and plan approved by the Radiation Oncologist. ·
To operate radiation therapy machine and other supportive equipment in accordance with the department standard operation protocols and radiation safety practice. ·
To adhere to safe radiation practices, occupational health hazards prevention and infection control precautions ·
To perform quality assurance check on radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation, policies, protocols of patience care. · ·
To maintain accurate record and documentation of radiation dose delivered to patient.
To maintain high standards of patient care, clinical communication and the timely escalation of management of patients' side effects. · ·
To guide and mentor student Radiation Therapists assigned to unit.
To participate in departmental / Radiation Therapists' professional development, education and research activities ·
To ensure additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications: · ·
Bachelor Degree in Medical Radiation Technology or related fields.
3 years of clinical experience in Medical Radiation Therapy preferred.
Fresh graduates will be considered for entry positions · Competent in clinical radiation therapy to perform pre-treatment and treatment delivery procedures to patient. · ·
Good interpersonal and communication skills Service oriented and customer focused and willing to work as a team.
What’s on offer?
Guaranteed basic salary – this is negotiable and depends on experience Housing allowance Bonuses and annual wage supplement
Relocation package, including flight and budget towards moving goods etc Paid time off All public holidays in Singapore (CIRCA 11 days per annum) (you can take time back if you are rostered to work)
The standard working hours per week is 42 hours and it’s usually Monday to Friday.
A rare opportunity to join this incredible healthcare system and to be nurtured and valued!