Job description
Medical Oncologist Objectives of this role · Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to accurately assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans · Participate as a key member of the patient-care team in implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress · Utilize and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and study protocols · Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of standard operating procedures and study-specific procedures · Mentor junior doctors and medical students, perform auditing and research, and attend conferences and committee meetings.
Responsibilities · Order tests — including biopsy, blood, and imaging — to confirm a diagnosis · Provide patients with detailed information regarding cancer, their prognosis, and possible interventions or treatment options · Develop appropriate treatment plans, with measurable goals, that provide the highest level of care while conforming to patient preference · Maintain quality of life for patients by managing cancer-related pain and the symptoms and side effects of treatment · Reassess as disease treatment progresses, and pursue alternative therapies or palliative care when necessary · Participate in training sessions and correspondence for study protocols and clinical trials, and ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
Required skills and qualifications · Doctor of medicine (MD) or MD/PhD, or equivalent, with training in oncology or hematology/oncology · Board certification relevant to country of hire in hematology/oncology, with licensure in good standing · Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and other medical professionals · Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred skills and qualifications · Experience in research and/or clinical protocols · Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy data
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