Technician

Requisition Id: 12975

Job Purpose:

Administer radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients.

Job Responsibilities:

Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation
Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly
X ray the patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment
Check computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body
Operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation
Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
Keep detailed records of treatment

Candidate Requirements:

Verbal Ability/Communication Skill: Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given by the supervisor or head of the department.
To give accurate and tactful explanations to patients. Problem solving/ Decision-making
To think independently and exercise own judgment.
Able to work accurately and with minimal supervision.
Ability to comprehend written instructions given by the Doctors and the other related departmental personnel.
Ability to plan & organize ones work schedule effectively.
Speaking and listening are essential requirements to understand and carry out the instructions given by the supervisors and other related departmental personnel.
Affinity to work in team.
Enthusiasm.