RADIATION ONCOLOGY RADIOGRAPHER (RADIOTHERAPIST)

Department: Department of Health Location: eThekwini Oncology complex (Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and Addington Hospital) Salary: Grade 1: R510 906 per annum Grade 2: R598 260 per annum 151 Grade 3: R703 785 per annum Plus 13th cheque, Medical Aid - Optional & Housing Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements. Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor degree in Radiography. Registration with HPCSA as Radiographer oncology, Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Radiographer (Radiotherapy Oncology). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Knowledge of radiotherapy standard techniques, dose protocols, equipment and accessories associated with relevant techniques and including and cialized techniques. Knowledge of basic quality assurance in Radiotherapy, radiation effects & Radiation protection on patients. Anatomy vs. tumor treatment vs. effects on physiology care patterns for patients. Taking and evaluating of Portal images / C.T. scans and MRI scans for treatment planning purposes. Knowledge of Radiotherapy Planning. Good interpersonal skills and basic supervisory skills. Must have the ability to perform effectively in a team. Knowledge of basic patient care. Duties: Undertake all basic radiation planning and treatment preparation including the tumor localization, graphic planning, radiation dose calculation and the necessary data preparation needed for treatment accessory construction. Undertake Brachytherapy Planning and treatment procedure. Liaise with the Physicist, Oncologist, Oncology nurses, relatives and the patient. Safely operate, care and construct accessories and immobilization devices used in the planning and treatment of the patient. Dosimetry checks done before delivery of treatment. Ensure accurate records kept of the course of Radiotherapy treatment delivered. Serve as Health and Safety Representative. Provide afterhours duties and rotate between Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Radiotherapy department and Addington Hospital Radiotherapy department when needed. Application instructions: All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za Enquiries: Ms. T. Hlengwa Tel No: (031) 2401857 Notes: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. An Application for Employment Form (Current Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a de

• ✓Diploma or Bachelor degree in Radiography
• ✓Registration with HPCSA as Radiographer oncology, Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Radiographer (Radiotherapy Oncology)
• ✓Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Knowledge of radiotherapy standard techniques, dose protocols, equipment and accessories associated with relevant techniques and including and cialized techniques
• ✓Knowledge of basic quality assurance in Radiotherapy, radiation effects & Radiation protection on patients
• ✓tumor treatment vs
• ✓effects on physiology care patterns for patients
• ✓Taking and evaluating of Portal images / C
• ✓scans and MRI scans for treatment planning purposes
• ✓Knowledge of Radiotherapy Planning
• ✓Good interpersonal skills and basic supervisory skills

• •Undertake all basic radiation planning and treatment preparation including the tumor localization, graphic planning, radiation dose calculation and the necessary data preparation needed for treatment accessory construction
• •Undertake Brachytherapy Planning and treatment procedure
• •Liaise with the Physicist, Oncologist, Oncology nurses, relatives and the patient
• •Safely operate, care and construct accessories and immobilization devices used in the planning and treatment of the patient
• •Dosimetry checks done before delivery of treatment
• •Ensure accurate records kept of the course of Radiotherapy treatment delivered
• •Serve as Health and Safety Representative
• •Provide afterhours duties and rotate between Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Radiotherapy department and Addington Hospital Radiotherapy department when needed

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.