Job Description

Posting Title: Radiation Oncology Resident (0-1 Year Experience)
Industry: Healthcare - Hospital
Salary: ₹5LPM to ?5.5LPM
Work Experience: 0-1 year
Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical assessment and evaluation of oncology patients, including history taking, physical examination, and staging.

• Perform and interpret CT and MRI scans for treatment planning, ensuring accurate delineation of target volumes and organs at risk.

• Assist in the development of individualized radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncology team.

• Conduct dose calculation and optimization using treatment planning systems (TPS), ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.

• Support treatment delivery using linear accelerators (LINAC), including patient positioning, immobilization, and quality assurance checks.

• Provide assistance in brachytherapy procedures, including patient preparation, dose planning, and intraoperative coordination.

• Monitor patients throughout the course of radiotherapy, assessing for acute side effects and managing toxicity in accordance with established guidelines.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress, treatment summaries, and adverse events in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical physicists, radiation therapists, and oncology nurses, to ensure seamless care delivery.

• Stay current with advances in radiation oncology through continuous learning, case reviews, and participation in departmental conferences.

Requirements

• MBBS degree with completion of internship; postgraduate training in Radiation Oncology (or equivalent) preferred.

• Proficiency in radiation planning, including contouring on CT/MRI datasets and treatment volume delineation.

• Hands-on experience with LINAC-based treatment delivery, including patient setup, image guidance (IGRT), and treatment verification.

• Strong understanding of oncology assessment protocols and cancer staging systems (e.g., TNM).

• Demonstrated ability in dose calculation methods (e.g., pencil beam, Monte Carlo) and treatment planning system (TPS) navigation.

• Familiarity with brachytherapy techniques and procedural support, including HDR and LDR applications.

• Knowledge of acute and chronic radiation toxicities and their clinical management.

• Proficiency in using hospital EMR systems and digital imaging platforms (PACS).

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced clinical environment with rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Skills Required