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Technologist (Radiation Therapy), Radiation Oncology

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Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

 

The Department of Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital is a patient-centered comprehensive state-of-the-art cancer management facility. The main objective of the department is to provide first-class, leading-edge cancer services and it is equipped with 3 medical Linear accelerators, 1 HDR brachytherapy after loader, 1 conventional simulator, mold room and a PET-CT simulator.

 

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:
  • oversee daily set-up of work location and schedule patients for treatment
  • deliver ionizing radiation to patients in a safe and accurate manner based on the prescribed treatment plan
  • monitor and observe patients receiving ionizing radiation for any unusual reaction and respond to it accordingly
  • explain and counsel patients, if required
  • localize, simulate, and verify treatment of patients based on prescribed parameters
  • assist in maintaining database of patient information and treatment plan
  • follow policy and procedures for quality assurances
  • assist in ensuring proper operation and maintenance of equipment and accessories
  • carry out any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

You should have:
  • Bachelors degree in Science with 2 years extensive Radiation Therapy Technologist Training 
  • prior experience of delivering radiotherapy in a facility equipped with 3D conformal radiotherapy, multileaf collimation, brachytherapy, manual and after loading procedures with experience of high medium and low dose rate treatments will be an added advantage
  • knowledge of operating Linear Accelerator and Simulation Equipment
  • know-how of mould room procedures 
  • knowledge of safety and precautionary measures to be taken while dealing with hazardous material
  • proficiency in computer applications
  • ability to respond to emergency situations and unpleasant events
  • good interpersonal and communication skills. 

To Apply

You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu. Please mention "10038051" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by March 15, 2023