Radiation Therapist - Sweden Ghana Medical Centre

Sweden Ghana Medical Centre is the leading and first private cancer care centre of excellence in West Africa. SGMC covers the full range of cancer specialities; our highly skilled team uses state-of-the-art equipment and European-standard treatment techniques to provide high-quality radiation treatment.

In addition, the Centre uses modern virtual simulation and CT-based 3D treatment planning capabilities aimed at precisely targeting radiation delivery to tumours, while protecting normal tissues. Our cancer treatment plans and modern radiotherapy techniques give all our patients their best chance to fight cancer, to survive cancer and to improve their quality of life.

Team spirit is our strength. We are receptive, keen to learn from the diverse viewpoints of all our colleagues, and always seeking to improve our skills. Together we share the responsibility for SGMC’s future and for advancing the services we deliver to patients from across Africa.

We share knowledge, ideas and information openly and honestly, in a climate of transparency, trust and respect for one another. We uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour. In everything we do, we always strive to take away the burden of cancer.

Job Title: RADIATION THERAPIST

Reports To: Medical Director

Department: Oncology

Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)

Hours: Mondays-Fridays 8:00 am - 5:00pm

(Occasional weekend emergency duties may be required)

Job Function and Related Performance Criteria

• SGMC has a bold vision: we want to be the leading innovator in our field, with skilled employees who are motivated to deliver the best patient outcomes for our clients.
• We want to contribute to cancer treatment and research as we strive to give our patients the most effective therapies. Ultimately, we want to build a healthy company with a business model that works in Africa, and with best practices that help us grow our prominent role in private oncology treatment in West Africa.
• As a Radiation Therapist, you will be expected to act according to SGMC’s vision as a Centre of Excellence and contribute to a professional and pleasant atmosphere both between colleagues and in patient relations. Moreover, you will be required to work by the codes and relevant guidelines of your professional licensing body.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will be expected to achieve a high standard of performance as a Radiation Therapist, while you deliver on the following broad job requirements. The successful candidate would work under the direct supervision of the radiotherapy team led by:

• Delivering radiation treatment to patients; following the radiation Oncologist prescription and dosimetry plan as well as be responsible for written documentation and electronic charting.
• Simulates treatment set-ups according to the oncologist's instructions.
• Providing education and emotional support to patients and family members as well as help in the management of treatment side effects.
• Working together with the Physicist during treatment planning procedures
• Accurately delivering the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
• Warming up Linear accelerator and checks all safety and operational procedures.
• Checking the laser positioning to ensure proper alignment.
• Verifying patient doses through the use of diodes and an electrometer and reports any discrepancies to physicist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Experience: Ideal candidate must have a minimum of 0-1 year of experience.
• The Radiation therapist must know about linear accelerators and the use of Mosaiq for Radiotherapy patient documentation and treatment administration, preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience.
• Education: Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy.
• License/Certification: Certified Radiation Therapist by the Ghana Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC) or temporary certification for recent graduates, as well as a member of the Ghana Society of Radiographers (GSR).
• Candidates must be ready to learn and familiarize themselves with working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to work in a team

Remuneration:

Above-market average

Location: Accra