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Staff Nurse - Radiation Oncology
Dubai, Dubai
American Hospital Dubai
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Provides direct and indirect age-specific care for assigned patients in the Radiation Oncology Unit per scheduled shifts. Responsible for professional performance and safe patient care.The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination for patients across the healthcare continuum involving families. Abides by the Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, and national and international standards.
ResponsibilitiesGeneral:
- Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:
- Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
- Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
- Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
- Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
- Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revises the care plan as necessary.
- Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
- Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
- Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
- Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
- Performs clerical duties when needed.
- Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others).
- Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
- Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
- Ensures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices.
- Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
- Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).
- Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.).
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
- Maintains mandatory educational requirements.
- Performs additional duties when required.
Unit Specific:
- Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards of care ( Competency List “Green Book” ) policy and procedures including but not limited to:
- Preparing assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness and suitability for treatment.
- Assisting oral mucositis, a common side effect of cancer treatment, specifically focusing on oncology patients to alleviate symptoms and improve oral health.
- Aiding in radiation implant therapy, a specialized form of radiation treatment involving the placement of radioactive sources directly into the tumour site.
- Ensuring radiation safety protocols are strictly followed during all stages of treatment, particularly emphasizing safety measures specific to oncology settings.
- Overseeing external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation to target areas while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
Preceptor’s Responsibilities (when applicable):
- Completes the Preceptor workshop and meets the criteria indicators for the preceptor role on the unit.
- Plans, implements and evaluates the individualized competency-based orientation in collaboration with the orientee, nurse manager, and clinical resource nurse.
- Provides appropriate feedback on time to orientee and Nurse Manager.
- Provides objective documentation to the nurse manager utilizing the American Hospital Dubai's established standards of care ( Competency List “Green Book and Blue Book” ).
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
- Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
- For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
- Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in Radiation Oncology Nursing.
- Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
- Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
- Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.
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Senior Medical Physicist
Dubai, Dubai
Prime Healthcare Group, LLC
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee radiation therapy treatment planning, ensuring accuracy and patient safety by meticulously reviewing and approving plans.
- Conduct and interpret complex radiation dose calculations and simulations, utilizing advanced treatment planning systems and software for optimal outcomes.
- Perform and manage comprehensive quality assurance programs for all radiation therapy equipment, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and equipment performance.
- Provide expert clinical support to radiation oncologists, offering guidance on treatment techniques, protocols, and emerging technologies.
- Develop and implement new treatment techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in radiation oncology and patient care.
- Manage and maintain accurate records of all physics-related activities, adhering to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Possesses a Master's or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics or a related field, demonstrating a strong foundation in physics principles.
- Demonstrates a minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical setting, showcasing practical application of medical physics knowledge.
- Demonstrates proficiency in performing complex dose calculations and treatment planning, ensuring accurate and effective treatment delivery.
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Displays strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of troubleshooting technical issues and developing innovative solutions.
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Medical Physicist, Oncology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic
Posted 12 days ago
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Physicist, Oncology is primarily and professionally engaged in the evaluation, delivery and optimization of radiation therapy. A major responsibility of the radiation oncology physicist is to provide a high standard of clinical physics service and provide oversight of the establishment and conduct of the quality management program.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Responsible for treatment planning, quality assurance, safety of patient radiation treatment delivery, weekly chart checks, and process improvement for modalities include but not limited to external beam, SRS/SRBT, HDR Brachytherapy, SRS, SRT etc.
+ Assist in developing radiation oncology medical physics program, policies, and procedures.
+ Participates in departmental research, education, presentations, meetings, and chart rounds.
+ Implement new treatment techniques/procedures for the center when needed, support advanced treatment and image guided technology, and take a lead role in collaboration with vendors and IT to address clinically related hardware and software issues
+ Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team.
+ Ensure oncology radiation physics services comply with UAE applicable regulations and requirements.
+ Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
+ Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
+ Liaise for machine maintenance and repair with Clinical Engineering Department.
+ Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
+ Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
+ Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff
+ Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL
PREFERRED
Education
BSc degree in Physics or equivalent (e.g., Advanced Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics)
and
MSc degree or Ph.D. in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics or Biophysics
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years' clinical radiation therapy experience with broad experience in treatment planning and quality management
Certification and Licensure
Must hold current license as required by state and/or national authority and Provide Good standing
Eligible for UAE License
ABR board certification in radiation therapy physics.
Professional Membership
American Association of
Physicists in medicine (AAPM)
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
Ability to speak and write in English is required
Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
**Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi**
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
Ownership
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.
Estimated Service Area
This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). Additional space has been incorporated for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, integrating systems in a manner that is first of its kind in the country and the Middle East healthcare region. State-of-the-art imaging equipment like CTs, MRIs, and procedural suites, along with technologically advanced and modern patient rooms, serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care.
Number of Beds
364 beds (expandable to 490)
**Community Details**
Information about Abu Dhabi:Visit Abu Dhabi ( Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority
Any application submitted without a CV will not be considered.
_Please be advised that all information entered in your application will only be shared with Cleveland Clinic and will not be distributed to third parties._
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The Medical Physicist, Oncology is primarily and professionally engaged in the evaluation, delivery and optimization of radiation therapy. A major responsibility of the radiation oncology physicist is to provide a high standard of clinical physics service and provide oversight of the establishment and conduct of the quality management program.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Responsible for treatment planning, quality assurance, safety of patient radiation treatment delivery, weekly chart checks, and process improvement for modalities include but not limited to external beam, SRS/SRBT, HDR Brachytherapy, SRS, SRT etc.
+ Assist in developing radiation oncology medical physics program, policies, and procedures.
+ Participates in departmental research, education, presentations, meetings, and chart rounds.
+ Implement new treatment techniques/procedures for the center when needed, support advanced treatment and image guided technology, and take a lead role in collaboration with vendors and IT to address clinically related hardware and software issues
+ Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team.
+ Ensure oncology radiation physics services comply with UAE applicable regulations and requirements.
+ Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
+ Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
+ Liaise for machine maintenance and repair with Clinical Engineering Department.
+ Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
+ Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
+ Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff
+ Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL
PREFERRED
Education
BSc degree in Physics or equivalent (e.g., Advanced Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics)
and
MSc degree or Ph.D. in Radiation Physics or Medical Physics or Biophysics
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years' clinical radiation therapy experience with broad experience in treatment planning and quality management
Certification and Licensure
Must hold current license as required by state and/or national authority and Provide Good standing
Eligible for UAE License
ABR board certification in radiation therapy physics.
Professional Membership
American Association of
Physicists in medicine (AAPM)
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
Ability to speak and write in English is required
Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
**Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi**
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
Ownership
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.
Estimated Service Area
This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). Additional space has been incorporated for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, integrating systems in a manner that is first of its kind in the country and the Middle East healthcare region. State-of-the-art imaging equipment like CTs, MRIs, and procedural suites, along with technologically advanced and modern patient rooms, serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care.
Number of Beds
364 beds (expandable to 490)
**Community Details**
Information about Abu Dhabi:Visit Abu Dhabi ( Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority
Any application submitted without a CV will not be considered.
_Please be advised that all information entered in your application will only be shared with Cleveland Clinic and will not be distributed to third parties._
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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