Radiation Therapist at the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (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: Radiation Therapist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Assist the Radiation Oncologists and Physicists to develop treatment plans for cancer patients.
• Prepare patients for CT simulation.
• Carry out CT simulation and send acquired images for contouring.
• Inspect radiation equipment and devices to ensure they are operational and function effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines procedures and standards to prevent undue exposure of staff and patients to radiation.
• Keep records of treatment information such as radiation dosage, equipment settings and patient’s response to radiotherapy.
• Monitor patients to check for the side effects of their treatments and make appropriate recommendations or changes to their treatment.
• Provide an offline review of patents by supervision and make necessary adjustments where necessary.
• Dispense radiation dose during brachytherapy treatment.

Requirements

• A minimum of a diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Radiography with a PGD in Radiotherapy.
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in clinical practice.
• Must be licensed by the Radiographer registration board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• A Radiographer with Diagnostic experience and interest in Radiation Therapy.
• Previous exposure to the international atomic energy agency (IAEA fellowship, seminars and workshop.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in Brachytherapy will be an added advantage.
• Previous attendance in ARN conferences or any RRBN continuous development programme is an added advantage.
• S/he must be able to communicate (read and write) in the English language. The ability to speak another local language will be an added benefit to the role and unit.
• An excellent team player with good time management skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.