• 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.
Plan radiation treatments for cancer patients and perform dose calculations.
• 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.
