Radiation Therapist Technologist (2 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: V/FT/172/2022 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Competently perform a range of radiotherapy techniques, CT simulations and mould room procedures whilst ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Maintaining and evaluating radiation safety measures, Implementing Radiotherapy Policies, Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities iProvide information, support, and reassurance to patients, considering their physical and psychological and emotional needs.
• Practice high standards of infection control procedures in line with the hospital infection control
• Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients in consultation with the oncology team using the available equipment in the hospital i.e. Linac, brachytherapy and Cyberknife.
• Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
• Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
• Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
• Assessing patients’ reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
• Monitoring the progress of patients undergoing radiotherapy and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.

Minimum qualifications 

• BSc. Radiation therapy degree from a recognized university or Higher diploma in radiation therapy with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Prior experience with cyberknife will be an added advantage 
• Must be a registered member with the relevant registration body and hold a valid practicing license. 
• Proficiency in using medical imaging equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to empathize with patients while remaining professional.
• Experience working as a radiation therapist.