Radiation Oncology
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
- Knowledge of 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radio Surgery, Stereotactic Radiotherapy and TBI planning.
- Ability to perform IMRT and IGRT plans within stipulated timelines.
- Ability to create treatment plans on alternate machines to prevent treatment interruptions.
- Ability to work in assigned shifts based on departmental workload.
- Ensure accurate measurement of radiation output from sources used in cancer therapy and perform patient dosimetry.
- Investigate equipment performance and organize quality control practices.
- Design radiation installations and implement controls for radiation hazards.
- Ensure radiation safety and design shielding for treatment rooms.
- Ensure teletherapy machines, scanners and computers operate safely.
- Perform machine acceptance testing.
- Consult with senior physicists, medical doctors and CT technicians regarding treatment planning.
- Assist in developing new treatment techniques.
- Maintain required records, reports and files and collect necessary statistics.
- Report all safety concerns, equipment-related issues and mishaps immediately to the HOD.
- Participate in academic activities of the department and organization.
- Be part of quality improvement initiatives and departmental protocols.
- Carry out routine measurements and analysis of radiation and radioactivity levels in controlled and supervised areas.
- Maintain records of radiation monitoring results.
- Investigate situations that may lead to potential radiation exposure.
- Advise the employer on regulatory compliance, radiation safety measures and radioactive material handling.
- Recommend remedial actions for radiation-related incidents and exposures.
- Ensure hazardous situations and corrective actions are reported to the competent authority.
- Ensure quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources are conducted.
- Ensure monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.
- Train workers on radiation hazards, safety measures and safe work practices.
- Ensure safe disposal of radioactive waste.
- Develop emergency response plans and maintain emergency preparedness.
- Advise the licensee regarding safety and security of radioactive sources.
- Submit periodic radiation safety reports to the licensee and competent authority.
- Inform the competent authority upon cessation of employment as RSO.