RADIATION THERAPIST, RADIOTHERAPY

Main Responsibilities

1. Understands and carries out the application of ionizing radiation in medicine in line with Vision and mission, philosophy, Goals and objective that suit the scope of the Radiotherapy services and the hospital.

2. Understands the service organization structure. Collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to plan and deliver optimal radiation treatment.

3. Delivers planned courses of radiotherapy with minimum supervision and administer radiation therapy to patients following established protocols and procedures.

4. Provide training on new technology and treatment techniques to staff Operate advanced radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators, CT simulators, and brachytherapy devices.

5. Ensure safety of the patient before, during and after procedure by providing the necessary care and constant monitoring of patient’s conditions.

6. Adhere strictly to rules and regulations on radiation protection to assurance of the safety of patients and other personnel. Supervise and review the work of less experienced team members to ensure compliance with safety and clinical standards.

7. Maintains the safety policy and ensures that all accidents/incidents are reported to the Head of Services and documented. Mentor and provide guidance to junior radiation therapists, offering feedback and support to enhance their professional development.

8. Ensure that all technical details processing from CT Simulation stage, planning stage, until daily treatment delivery at Linac to the patients are accurate and precise per planned. e.g. dose delivery, fractionation, field size, pin, isocenter, shielding, bolus, wedges, tongue depressor, BDS etc.

9. Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, quality assurance procedures, and regulatory requirements. 10. During CT Scan (real-time imaging) and treatment plan, work in close association with consultants, oncologist and medical physicist. Always provide opinion / assistance regarding of patient’s immobilization, comfort and the most reproducibility of treatment fields.

10. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including oncologists, physicists, nurses, and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care. Liaise with Diagnostic Imaging radiographers for IMRT patients who need to go for CT Simulation with contrast. Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and review boards to contribute to patient care planning.

11. Determine and set the CT Scanner parameters to cover tumour area, check scans and transfer to Treatment Planning System for computer planning by the consultant. and physicist.

12. Radiation therapists are responsible for the quality of the scan images and must provide the correct view of specific body structures or systems as requested by Oncologist.

13. Radiation therapists are responsible to process RT Chart after plan is completed by physicist.

14. During every procedure of treatment planning, they assist patient by:

• explaining the procedures that is to be done to the patient,
• answering questions as fully as possible,
• comforting the patient and provide emotional support,
• positioning the patient and equipment correctly,
• ensuring that the patient, all staff and visitors are protected from radiation,
• monitoring the patient during procedure,
• contributing to patient education,
• operating the equipment with full responsible.

15. Establishes and develops effective communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives, to achieve optimal patient’s satisfaction. Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient appointments for radiation therapy.

16. Conducts visits on patients in the wards to ascertain for other additional needs; talk to patient/family member.

17. Prepare patient’s charge form for receptionist and check charges are charged accordingly for completeness.