Radiation Therapist

• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  
• Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
  
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient self and others.
  
• Maintain records reports and files as required including such information as radiation dosages equipment settings and patients reactions.
  
• Review prescription diagnosis patient chart and identification.
  
• Conduct most treatment sessions independently in accordance with the longterm treatment plan and under the general direction of the patients physician.
  
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
  
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
  
• Check for side effects such as skin irritation and hair loss to assess patients reaction to treatment.
  
• Educate prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians advice regarding treatment reactions and posttreatment care.
  
• Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
  
• Prepare and construct equipment such as immobilization treatment and protection devices.
  
• Photograph treated area of patient.
  
• Help physicians radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans using information about patient condition and anatomy.
  
• Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
  
• Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
  
• Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
  
• Implement appropriate followup care plans.
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program
  
• ARRT Board Certification in Radiation Therapy R.T.(T) or registry eligible within 3 months
  
• State licensure (if applicable)
  

Benefits