Radiation Therapy Technologist: A description for the radiation therapy technologist job
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Radiation Therapy Technologist: Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by RADIOLOGIST (medical industry) 070.101-090, according to established practices and standards: Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. Acts as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel. Prepares equipment, for example immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription. Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage. Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician. Photographs treated area of patient and processes film. Maintains records, reports, and files as required. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. May also assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. May also train therapy students.
Job industry: medical industry
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