How do they match: Radiation Therapists

  • Radiation Therapists

  • Radiation Oncology Manager
  • Radiation Oncology RN
  • Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
  • Radiation Therapist
  • Radiation Therapy Technician
  • Radiation Therapy Technologist
  • Registered Radiation Therapist
  • Staff Radiation Therapist

  • Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist 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.

  • 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.
  • Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • 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.
  • Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.