How do they match: Radiation Therapists

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.