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We are looking for a radiotherapy technician (medical electroradiology technologist, radiotherapy option) to join our teams at Hôpital UIR.

They will perform, under the responsibility of the radiation oncologist and in coordination with the medical physics team, the preparation and delivery of external beam radiation treatments, in accordance with the prescription, patient safety, and radiation protection rules. They will support the patient throughout their care journey.

Your main responsibilities will focus on the following areas:

Performing procedures: Execute the technological and medical procedures specific to radiotherapy according to medical prescriptions.
Data processing: Process, analyze, optimize, and archive digital images and data using dedicated computer tools.

A. Patient care and support

• Welcome the patient, verify their identity and file, explain the course of treatment and the session.
• Collect and verify all clinical and administrative data (exam form conformity, identity verification, allergy check, presence of prostheses or implants, pregnancy status, hydration, adherence to protocol instructions) and screen for potential pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Monitor the patient's condition before, during, and after the session; report any side effects or unusual events to the radiation oncologist.
• Provide information, support, and listening to the patient and their loved ones.

B. Technical mastery, radiation protection, and data management

• Dosimetry scanner (simulation)

Prepare the room and dosimetry scanner, verify acquisition protocols,
Position the patient with the prescribed immobilization and positioning devices (masks, wedges, accessories), and apply markings or tattoos if applicable,
Perform the planning scanner acquisition, with or without contrast agent as prescribed, and ensure the transfer of images to the planning system.

• Treatment on a linear accelerator

Prepare the machine, check the treatment plan parameters before each session.
Position the patient according to the treatment sheet and perform positioning imaging and verification (field check, setup verification before irradiation).
Deliver the treatment, monitor the session from the control station, and record data in the radiotherapy information system.
Intervene in case of alarms or interruptions and notify the medical physicist in case of deviations or anomalies.

• Data management and traceability

Fill in the patient file and treatment sheet: doses delivered, imaging, incidents.
Participate in daily and periodic quality controls of equipment, according to protocols defined by the medical physicist, and report any deviation from parameters according to indicators provided by the physicist.
Participate in the commissioning, manufacturer training, and drafting of procedures before the department opens.
Ensure traceability of procedures, administered/delivered doses, and coding of exams before they are performed.
Ensure the archiving, filing, transmission, and availability of patient data and images on the network (PACS/RIS/HIS).

• Quality, radiation protection, and patient safety

Apply radiation protection rules for patients, staff, and the public (dosimeter use, zoning, access procedures to treatment rooms).
Systematically verify patient identity, the site to be treated, the dose, and the plan before each session (double check).
Report any adverse event or near-miss in the risk management system, and participate in lessons learned.
Comply with hygiene, infection prevention, and patient handling procedures.
Contribute to accreditation and/or certification processes undertaken by the hospital: application of procedures, traceability, active participation in internal audits.

C. Maintenance, hygiene, and equipment management

• Ensure the maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, and first-level quality control of equipment.
• Detect, report, and record any equipment anomaly, breakdown, or malfunction to management and the biomedical department.
• Ensure strict compliance with hospital hygiene, asepsis, and safety standards in examination, treatment, and preparation rooms.

D. Quality approach, training, and integration

• Evaluate, adapt, and optimize professional practices in their field of activity.
• Identify, analyze, and report risks or adverse events; participate in defining corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in initial and continuing training, supervision, and integration of interns and new staff.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings and training sessions organized by the institution.

Required profile :

• Bachelor's degree + 3 years (License / Specialized Technician diploma in medical imaging or equivalent)
• Medical Imaging Technologist / Radiology Technician diploma (radiotherapy option or internship)
• 2 years or more of experience in radiotherapy desired (Treatment and centering or CT simulation)
• Technical & scientific skills: Mastery of radiotherapy techniques (Centering/Simulation, 3D-RT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT).
• Mastery of radiation protection rules and regulations concerning ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Proficiency in software and computer systems dedicated to radiology, radiotherapy, and hospital management (RIS, PACS, HIS, OIS).
• In-depth knowledge of hospital hygiene, medical equipment, anatomy, and physiology.
• Professional aptitudes & personal qualities: Rigor, availability, punctuality, and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility, autonomy, and team spirit.
• Human and interpersonal skills, and ability to listen to patients.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (doctors, physicists, nurses, technicians).
• Strict adherence to medical ethics and deontology.