Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
- Radiation Therapist
- Staff Radiation Therapist
- Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT)
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- Registered Radiation Therapist
- Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist)
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- Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
- Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
- Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
- Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
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- Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
- Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
- Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
- Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
- Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
- Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- Help physicians, radiation oncologists, or clinical physicists to prepare physical or technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
- Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
- Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
- Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
- Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
- Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
- Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
- Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
- Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
- Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
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- administer injections
- administer radioactive isotopes
- calculate medical dosages
- calculate radiation dosage, following physician's prescription
- collect clinical data
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- administer injections
- administer radioactive isotopes
- calculate medical dosages
- calculate radiation dosage, following physician's prescription
- collect clinical data
- communicate technical information
- follow clinical radiation safety procedures
- follow patient care procedures
- maintain records, reports, or files
- maintain therapy equipment
- make presentations on health or medical issues
- observe patient condition
- operate radiologic equipment
- perform safety inspections in health care setting
- plan therapy treatment program
- position patient for therapy
- prepare radioactive isotopes for therapeutic applications
- take vital signs
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use medical equipment in direct patient care
- use sanitation practices in health care settings
- work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
- Radiation Specialist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
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