Matric, Appropriate qualification in B Med Sc (Hons) or Bsc (Hons degree in Medical Physics as specified by Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA an Intern Medical Physicist. Knowledge And Skills: Mathematics and Computer skills. Insight and problem-solving capabilities. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team Environment.

Maintenance of calibrated absolute dose or dose rate output of teletherapy treatment machines and brachytherapy after loading machines to ensure that the accuracy of the dose delivered to a reference point in a patient conforms to accepted standards. Relative dose measurements and calculations of all available x-ray and electron beams and brachytherapy sources, and input of beam data into treatment planning computers with proper validation to ensure that the accuracy of dosimetric treatment planning conforms to accepted standards. Verification of absorbed dose delivered during treatment by performing in vivo dosimetry on individual patients to ensure that the delivered dose conforms to that intended by the treatment plan. Assistance in calculating dose distributions for individual patients and inspection and verification of the treatment plan for each patient before commencement of treatment to ensure conformance with the intended treatment prescribed by the radiation oncologist. Performance of quality assurance tasks on all radiotherapy -related equipment and devices and management and supervision of the maintenance of this equipment to ensure that the accepted standards of performance and accuracy of treatment planning and delivery are maintained. Evaluation of radiation doses received by patients, e.g. fetal dose, infant dose. Administering radionuclides for therapeutic purposes and the radiation monitoring of patients being discharged. Radiation safety in the nuclear medicine department. Assist in commissioning and acceptance of new nuclear medicine equipment such as scintillation cameras. Performance of quality assurance tasks on all nuclear medicine related equipment and devices such as scintillation cameras, scintillation detectors, ionisation chambers, PET/CT etc. Performance of quality assuranionizationr equipment used in the diagnostic radiology department, such as MRI, Ultrasound. Advise on radiological techniques to ensure that radiation doses to both staff and patients comply with the ALARS (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle. Performance of quality assurance tasks on all equipment producing x-rays (x-ray machines, computed tomography and mammography units) according to the specifications from the Department of Health. The development, implementation and maintenance of techniques for determining doses to patients. Advise on protection measures that can be implemented to avoid the hazards associated with the use of MRI 136 Page 137 and Ultrasound. Produce a portfolio of evidence as per HPCSA requirements. Training in Radiation Safety Aspects.

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