Treatment
- External beam radiation therapy: Varian TrueBeam STx linear accelerator equipped with IMRT, IGRT, Rapid arc, Respiratory Gating, DIBH, SRS and SBRT.
Clinical Roles and Responsibilities
- Patient Consultation and Treatment Planning:
- Consult with patients and their referring physicians to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Participate in tumour board meetings to collaboratively determine the most effective treatment strategies.
- Explain various treatment options to patients, including both surgical and non-surgical approaches.
Clinical Documentation and Treatment Implementation:
- Maintain thorough case records and charts, documenting treatment plans and test results with precision.
- Prepare detailed treatment plans, including contouring and plan evaluation, and ensure accurate implementation of radiation therapy.
Patient Monitoring and Clinical Decision-Making:
- Monitor the clinical progress of radiation oncology patients, utilizing clinical decision-making skills to identify and manage any complications.
Professional Development:
- Attend trainings, workshops, and conferences to stay current with the latest advancements in cancer treatment methodologies.
Patient and Staff Education:
- Provide education and guidance to patients and their families about their treatment plans and what to expect during therapy.\
Protocol Development, Digital Marketing, and Implementation:
- Facilitated the development and implementation of treatment protocols and SOPs for the newly established Radiation Oncology Department for patient safety, treatment accuracy, and overall department efficiency.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and refine clinical workflows and procedures.
- Oversaw the installation and commissioning of TrueBeam STx and PETCT equipment.
- Identified and designed necessary stationary items such as letterheads, hospital stationary including Radiation Oncology Treatment charts and business cards.
- Created comprehensive digital marketing strategies (SEO, content marketing, social media).
- Planned and scripted video shoots, outlining objectives and key messages.
- Crafted newsworthy press releases.
- Planning and conducting CMEs with local IMA bodies, Round table meetings with general practitioners and personal meetings to promote the hospital facilities.
Community Outreach and Education:
- Organize and lead cancer awareness camps and deliver presentations in schools, colleges, and hospitals to promote public understanding of cancer prevention and treatment.