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Radiation Therapists
1
Alternate Occupation Title
Radiation Therapy
Technician
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
13
Tasks
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive
care
personnel.
Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess
patients
' reaction to treatment.
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.
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.
Review prescription, diagnosis,
patient
chart, and identification.
Schedule
patients
for treatment times.
11
Detailed Work Activities
Enter
patient
or treatment data into computers.
Examine
patients
to assess general physical condition.
Explain medical procedures or test results to
patients
or family members.
Inform medical professionals regarding
patient
conditions and
care.
Interact with
patients
to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Monitor
patient
conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Position
patients
for treatment or examination.
Protect
patients
or staff members using safety equipment.
Schedule
patient
procedures or appointments.
Supervise
patient
care
personnel.
Verify accuracy of
patient
information.
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