About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncology Radiographer (Radiotherapist) to join the team at the eThekwini Oncology Complex, which includes the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and Addington Hospital. This role is critical in providing essential radiation therapy services to patients battling cancer, directly impacting their treatment journey and recovery. Working in an environment that prioritizes patient care, you will play a key role in the lives of individuals in the eThekwini area and beyond, ensuring they receive the best possible care during their treatment.
In your daily responsibilities, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicists, oncologists, and oncology nurses. Your expertise will not only contribute to the technical aspects of radiation therapy but will also enhance the overall patient experience as you provide support and reassurance to patients and their families. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of many while working in a fulfilling public service role.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all South Africans. It focuses on providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services, ensuring the community’s needs are met through a collaborative and innovative approach. By working here, you will be part of a mission that empowers individuals and enhances public health outcomes, making a meaningful contribution to society.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct basic radiation planning and treatment preparation, including tumor localization and graphic planning.
- Perform brachytherapy planning and treatment procedures, ensuring precision and care.
- Collaborate with physicists, oncologists, nurses, and patients, providing clear communication and support.
- Safely operate and maintain equipment, including the construction of treatment accessories and immobilization devices.
- Conduct dosimetry checks before the delivery of treatment, ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Maintain accurate records of all radiotherapy treatments delivered, adhering to health regulations.
- Act as a Health and Safety Representative, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Provide after-hours duties and rotate between facilities as needed.
What You’ll Need
- A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Radiography.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiographer (Oncology).
- Knowledge of standard radiotherapy techniques, dose protocols, and relevant equipment.
- Understanding of basic quality assurance in radiotherapy and radiation protection principles.
- Familiarity with anatomy concerning tumor treatment and patient care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Basic supervisory skills and a commitment to patient care.
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor degree in Radiography.Registration with HPCSA as Radiographer oncology, Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Radiographer (Radiotherapy Oncology).
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Knowledge of radiotherapy standard techniques, dose protocols, equipment and accessories associated with relevant techniques and including and cialized techniques.
Knowledge of basic quality assurance in Radiotherapy, radiation effects & Radiation protection on patients.
Anatomy vs.
tumor treatment vs.
effects on physiology care patterns for patients.
Taking and evaluating of Portal images / C.
T.
scans and MRI scans for treatment planning purposes.
Knowledge of Radiotherapy Planning.
Good interpersonal skills and basic supervisory skills.
Must have the ability to perform effectively in a team.
Knowledge of basic patient care.
Job Duties
Undertake all basic radiation planning and treatment preparation including the tumor localization, graphic planning, radiation dose calculation and the necessary data preparation needed for treatment accessory construction.Undertake Brachytherapy Planning and treatment procedure.
Liaise with the Physicist, Oncologist, Oncology nurses, relatives and the patient.
Safely operate, care and construct accessories and immobilization devices used in the planning and treatment of the patient.
Dosimetry checks done before delivery of treatment.
Ensure accurate records kept of the course of Radiotherapy treatment delivered.
Serve as Health and Safety Representative.
Provide afterhours duties and rotate between Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Radiotherapy department and Addington Hospital Radiotherapy department when needed.
