REF. NUMBER KNH/EX/TR/10/37 (4 POSTS)
Job Purpose
An officer at these levels will be responsible to the Senior Therapy Radiographer in the provision of therapy radiography services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage referrals in compliance with the National Hospital Referral Strategy;
Ensure administration of radiation therapy services in the department for continuous and smooth services delivery;
Training, guiding, coaching and mentoring students;
Manage quality assurance programs within the department while ensuring regular quality assurance testing is carried out as required by ionizing radiation regulation;
Assessing, counselling and providing medical radiotherapy Services;
Processing, verifying and maintaining information related to patients;
Safeguarding and providing basic maintenance and safety of radiotherapy equipment in the hospital;
hCoordinating procurement and safe storage of departmental supplies of radiographic materials and preparing reports on radiography activities.
Ensuring radiation safety measure to ensure safety of patients, staff and students in compliance with regulatory requirements;
Ensuring good customer service, hospitality and adequately resolve complaints or concerns about radiological services to promote efficient and high standards of specialized clinical care;
Participating in continuous professional education and Development activities within the department;
Requisition and maintaining records of Radiographic and other imaging materials;
Ensure proper explanation of the radiation treatment process to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
Communicate effectively with patients, addressing concerns and answering questions related to the treatment process.
Be able to position patients accurately for treatment, ensuring proper alignment for radiation delivery.
Be able to design and create custom moulds or immobilization devices tailored to individual patient anatomy, ensuring they remain in the correct position during treatment.
Be able to perform simulation including tumor localization, treatment planning and dosimetry
Be able to perform radiotherapy treatment by superficial to megavoltage external beams and verification
Be able to perform imaging for planning and treatment verification purposes
Qualification and Experience
Higher Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Radiography with a Therapy Pathway or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Registration with the Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK)
Practical experience in radiation therapy equipment, treatment/dosimetry planning systems will be an added advantage