Radiation Oncologist

Job Description :

• To assist / do patient contouring and brachytherapy procedures and take care of patients during EBRT treatments in LINAC and during post-brachytherapy observation of patients.
• To assist / do patient OP consultation (based on need) and assist in taking care of concurrent chemo administration and its side effects management.
• To design radiation treatment plans for cancer patients in conjunction with the rest of the radiation therapy team.
• To work with the radiation team address medical emergencies in the radiation treatment centre and manage sequelae of radiation treatment.
• To coordinate with the consultants for tumour board for patient treatment options.
• To assist in development of education programs including starting various post-graduation and super specialty courses certified courses and performance improvement of the radiation oncology team.
• To assist in initiation of activities in the field of radiotherapy aimed at upgrading radiotherapy capabilities and improving cancer cure rates in safe clinical practice.
• To assist in planning and organizing scientific and advisory meetings including CME to review current knowledge in radiation oncology and plan for future activities within the field.
• To provide a helping hand to ensure the efficient and effective development and training for cancer GPs.
• To strive to improve team activities and the team approach towards providing high-quality service and sustainable development in practices and improved cancer care.
• As a team member of the tumour board meeting to contribute positively towards patient care and specialty oncology clinics.
• Assist in guiding RSO physicists and technologists based on need.
• To prepare reports proceedings and scientific publications on radiation oncology and related activities.
• To assist in development of SOPs for admission and discharge of patients seen by members of the team.
• To promote and support the development and implementation of clinical pathways within the team and other quality improvement programs.
• Assist in maintaining an appropriate system of storage and retrieval of data on clinical activities of the team and assist in research and the compilation of periodic reports.
• Assist / do manuscript and abstract writing and submit them for publication in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
• To accept nomination by the Directorate to be a member of any hospital committee in any capacity as desired and to recommend appointments of team members to hospital committees task forces symposia organizing committees and other educational activities.
• To follow all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• To perform other duties assignments and responsibilities as requested by the Consultant / Director.
• To ensure expenditure control.
• Assist the department as required in managing camps awareness programs stock levels and accurate inventory of equipment and supplies to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Help in data collection analysis and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive actions within the department for continuous quality improvement.
• Keep abreast of recent advances in oncology care by attending scheduled internal and external training programs.
• Participate actively in quality and accreditation initiatives of the organization.
• Any other work assigned by the reporting manager when required.

Please Note : This is a full time Senior Resident role and private practice is not allowed.

Role : Senior Resident - Radiation Oncology

Reporting to : Head of the Department

Base Location : Ranchi

Required Skills :

Radiation OncolodyRadiologyExternal Beam Radiation TherapyBrachytherapyLINAC

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1