Radiation Therapy Technologist
Core
Administers and simulates radiation treatment for patients, monitors physical conditions, and provides emotional support.
Role type
Radiation Therapy Technologist 1
Builds
Customized radiation treatment plans and patient care delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Radiation Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation therapy equipment operation, patient positioning, immobilization device construction, radiation safety protocols, clinical observation, treatment planning system utilization, record maintenance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Computerized simulation machines, treatment planning systems, imaging equipment
Responsibilities
Administer radiation doses, position patients for treatment, review prescriptions and patient charts, maintain treatment records, observe clinical progress, follow radiation safety procedures, operate simulation and treatment machines, construct immobilization devices, perform machine safety checks, work with therapy team on treatment plans, perform simulations
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC