About This Role
This role involves supporting the safe and effective delivery of radiotherapy services, encompassing patient simulation, treatment delivery, image verification, and treatment planning. The position also includes Gamma Knife radiosurgery, motion management techniques, patient education, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform CT simulation, patient positioning, immobilisation, image registration, and treatment planning for 3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT
- Deliver radiotherapy and IGRT procedures as part of the treatment team in accordance with established protocols
- Participate in Gamma Knife radiosurgery procedures, including patient setup, immobilisation checks, and treatment monitoring
- Perform daily image verification and identify or escalate any significant anatomical or treatment-related changes
- Perform daily machine warm-up and quality assurance (QA) checks, and report any non-conformities
- Perform motion management techniques including DIBH, 4DCT, and respiratory gating according to established protocols
- Ensure accurate simulation, treatment planning, and treatment documentation
- Collaborate with oncologists, neurosurgeons, and medical physicists in the planning and delivery of stereotactic treatments
- Provide patients and caregivers with education on simulation, treatment procedures, and basic side-effect management
- Mentor and support junior Radiation Therapists in treatment delivery, simulation, safety practices, and patient communication
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection, infection control, and patient safety requirements
- Monitor treatment-related consumables and ensure appropriate stock usage, expiry control, and timely requisition
- Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement, accreditation, and teaching activities
- Maintain professional knowledge of current radiotherapy techniques and treatment delivery practices
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the superior
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Radiography
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a Radiation Therapist or in a similar capacity, preferably in a hospital setting
- Valid MAHPC
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
- Experience in radiotherapy administration and treatment delivery
- Experience in CT simulation, patient positioning, and immobilisation
- Good communication skills in English
- Pleasant personality with good interpersonal and patient communication skills
Nice to have:
- Experience or exposure to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery