Radiotherapist at the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC)

The NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC) is West Africa’s most renowned center dedicated solely to offering premium cancer care, research, education and prevention. Our aesthetic facility stands distinct within the walls of the prestigious Lagos University Teaching Hospital and boasts of world class, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that deliver international standard Cancer care in a comfortable and safe environment. Our Clinical team comprises of highly skilled and experienced in-house Clinical and Radiation Oncologists, Oncology Nurses and other multidisciplinary specialists with a proven track record of excellence in clinical leadership and expertise in the field of Oncology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radiotherapist

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities and Duties

• Use radiotherapy equipment such as linear accelerator units to administer prescribed radiation dose
• Position patients properly during examination or radiation therapy
• Comply with safety guidelines, procedures and standards to prevent undue exposure to radiation
• Explain to patients and their families the details of treatment, possible treatment effects and ways to adjust accordingly
• Inspect radiation equipment to ensure they are operational and function efficiently
• Adjust equipment position and input accurate dosage information into computerized machine prior to use
• Keep record of treatment information such as radiation dosage, equipment settings, and patients' response to medication
• Assist physicians and oncologists to develop treatment plans for cancer patients
• Use diagnostic imaging equipment such as x-ray to obtain images of treated area
• Direct and supervise the activities of radiotherapy assistants and technologists to ensure their work is up to acceptable standards
• Monitor patients to check for side effects such as nausea or hair loss to make appropriate recommendations or changes where necessary
• Develop treatment plans to address the health condition of individual patients
• Collaborate with oncologists and other healthcare practitioners to locate tumours and prepare radiation doses
• Sterilise medical equipment such as applicators to ensure they are free of microbes
• Make calculations to determine actual radiation dose administered.

Education and Training

• To become a radiation therapist, you require an Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Therapy / Diploma in Somatography although you could opt for a 12-month certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). You are also required to pass the ARRT certification exam in order to obtain state licensure for practice.

Attention to Detail:

•  Radiation therapists follow set instructions and prescribed radiation dose when administering medications to patients.

Physical Stamina:

• To assist in lifting patients and can stand for extended periods.

Technical Skill:

• To be able to operate and inspect various diagnostic equipment.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2022.