Vacancy for a Radiation Therapist

Vacancy for a Radiation Therapist

This flagship private hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to assess and execute the radiation treatments according to oncologist prescription.

Key Responsibilities:

•Audit of patient records to ensure compliance
•Compile statistics as required
•Keep abreast of current research and in discipline
•Comply with the HPCSA’s code for professional conduct and ethics
•Conduct x-rays on patients to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment
•Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards
•Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription
•Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage
•Check computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient’s body

Benefits:
•Offers full benefits – Medical Aid, Pension Fund and 13th Cheque
•Excellent training & development opportunities within this Private Hospital Group
•Mon – Friday working hours

Requirements:
•Registration with the HPCSA as a Therapy Radiographer
•Compliance with the HPCSA’s code for professional conduct and ethics
•A relevant Higher Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Radiography
•A high level of Computer proficiency
•Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

Job code: 3915

To be considered for this role please fill in the following form and attach your CV. Unfortunately if we do not receive your CV we will not be able to move forward with your application.

For further information please contact Mednurse on 021 421 0832 or fax your updated CV to 086 247 3449