Job title: Diagnostic Radiographer, Technician, Oncology
Firm: Deloitte
Job description: Firm DescriptionOn behalf of our consumer, Deloitte is recruiting for the function of a Diagnostic Radiographer within the Well being Sector.Concerning the ShopperThe African Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja (AMCE Abuja), a quaternary-level multi-specialty medical establishment developed by Afreximbank goals to revolutionize healthcare in Africa. Established to handle crucial gaps, the AMCE Abuja is dedicated to offering world-class care via revolutionary analysis, growth, and training. The Centre will provide complete providers in oncology, haematology, cardiovascular care, and basic healthcare throughout the continent, with plans for enlargement. The development part, supported by international companions, precedes a phased rollout over six years, evolving right into a 500-bed facility.Set to start operations in early 2025, this flagship facility in Abuja is a key a part of Afreximbank’s community of healthcare amenities, actively countering mind drain, decreasing medical tourism by providing superior procedures equivalent to stem cell transplantation and state-of-the-art remedies for varied illnesses, and fostering employment alternatives. The imaginative and prescient for the AMCE initiative is to form a more healthy and extra educated future for Africa.Job DescriptionJob FunctionThe Diagnostic Radiographer within the Radiotherapy Division is accountable for conducting imaging on sufferers within the remedy place utilizing the CT simulator and others. This function entails guaranteeing exact imaging for radiation remedy planning, affected person positioning, and the secure supply of radiotherapy remedies. The radiographer works carefully with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to help in creating correct remedy plans, offering high-quality affected person care, and guaranteeing radiation security.Core ObligationsCT Simulation and Therapy Positioning
- Carry out CT simulations for radiotherapy planning by precisely positioning sufferers within the remedy place utilizing the CT simulator.
- Help in affected person immobilization utilizing units like masks, vac luggage, or positioning aids to make sure constant and reproducible remedy positions for radiation supply.
- Work carefully with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to make sure correct scanning protocols are adopted for correct remedy planning.
- Monitor affected person consolation and security in the course of the simulation, addressing any considerations or discomfort.
Imaging High quality Assurance
- Guarantee high-quality imaging by correctly establishing and working the CT simulator to seize photographs with optimum readability and diagnostic high quality.
- Evaluate and confirm photographs to make sure that they meet the required requirements for remedy planning, documenting any changes or further imaging required.
- Help within the verification of the affected person’s anatomical constructions and tumor localization for radiotherapy remedy planning.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with the radiation oncology crew to make sure the correct switch of CT imaging information for remedy planning and radiation dose calculations.
- Talk successfully with sufferers to elucidate the imaging course of, reply questions, and guarantee understanding of the significance of the positioning for remedy.
- Work with radiation therapists to make sure the right positioning and remedy setup is achieved prior to every radiation remedy session.
Radiation Security and Affected person Care
- Guarantee adherence to radiation security protocols, together with correct shielding, positioning, and monitoring of radiation publicity ranges throughout imaging.
- Preserve a patient-centered method by offering clear directions, managing affected person anxiousness, and guaranteeing affected person consolation throughout imaging classes.
- Doc and monitor remedy setup parameters and make sure that CT simulation information is precisely saved for future reference.
High quality Assurance and Gear Upkeep
- Conduct common high quality assurance (QA) checks on radiation remedy gear, guaranteeing machines are calibrated, practical, and supply correct dose supply.
- Collaborate with medical physicists to confirm that remedy plans and radiation doses are delivered precisely and in compliance with security requirements.
- Guarantee compliance with radiation security protocols, managing radiation dose and publicity throughout remedy and minimizing dangers to sufferers and employees.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary crew, together with oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists, to debate affected person remedy plans and progress.
- Talk clearly with sufferers and their households, explaining remedy procedures, potential negative effects, and answering any questions relating to their care and the remedy course of.
- Present emotional assist to sufferers and their households, addressing considerations associated to the remedy journey.
Affected person Schooling
- Educate sufferers in regards to the radiation remedy course of, serving to them perceive what to anticipate earlier than, throughout, and after remedy.
- Information sufferers in managing potential negative effects, explaining self-care strategies, and offering post-treatment directions to assist restoration.
Radiation Security
- Guarantee adherence to radiation safety protocols, together with appropriate shielding, affected person positioning, and monitoring radiation publicity to ensure affected person and employees security.
- Take part in radiation security coaching packages and contribute to the event and enforcement of departmental radiation security insurance policies.
{Qualifications}Instructional Necessities
- Bachelor’s diploma in Radiography or a associated discipline, with a concentrate on therapeutic radiography.
- Superior certifications or further coaching in oncology radiography or radiation remedy are most well-liked.
Skilled Necessities
- Registered Radiographer with an expert certification (e.g., Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria).
- Certification in radiation remedy and security protocols is an added benefit
Expertise Necessities
- Minimal of 5 years of expertise in therapeutic radiography in brachytherapy
- Expertise in working radiation remedy gear (equivalent to linear accelerators) and following oncology-specific remedy protocols is required.
- Information of oncology remedy protocols, affected person administration, and radiation security in a therapeutic context is important.
Competency NecessitiesInformation Necessities
- Sturdy understanding of CT simulation strategies and remedy planning protocols in radiotherapy.
- Information of radiation security protocols and affected person positioning strategies for correct imaging.
- Familiarity with immobilization units and their use in reaching constant remedy positioning.
Talent Necessities
- Demonstrable expertise in written and spoken English which are satisfactory to allow efficient communication about medical matters with sufferers and colleagues.
- Consideration to element and high quality.
- Wonderful communication and interpersonal expertise
- Means to work in a fast-paced setting.
Private Skills
- Skilled perspective in the direction of work
- Shares AMCE’s imaginative and prescient
- Adaptability.
- Proactive and arranged.
- Dedication to enhancing high quality of affected person care.
- Private {and professional} credibility
- Supportive, approachable, and able to inspiring confidence in employees members
- Honesty and integrity
- Bodily stamina for standing and guide labor
Further DataAfrican Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja (AMCE Abuja) goals to be an Employer of Selection, offering equal alternative for everybody no matter their background, gender, race and different protected traits.
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Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:28:14 GMT
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