Jr Technical Officer / Technical Officer

Description

• To deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
• To check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.
• To explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
• To reinforce Radiation Oncologists advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
• To prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
• To transfer patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
• To check daily treatment time and delivers prescribed dose.
• To maintain visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment.
• To maintain patient markings. To observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist.
• To perform mold room duties.
• To perform simulations.
• To assist in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc.
• To assist in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations).
• To observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
• To obtain weekly port films and present such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff.
• To perform and document daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures.
• To maintain records of daily treatment
• To secure x-ray and lab reports as needed.
• To report erratic operation of equipment to Chief Radiation Therapist, Radiation Physicist and/or Bio Medical Engineer and concerned Radiation Oncologist.
• All important aspects, mistakes & mishaps should be immediately reported to HOD.
• To participate in academic activities of the department & organization.
• To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization.