Radiation Therapy Tech
Core
Assists in the planning, set-up, and delivery of therapeutic radiation doses to patients while preserving normal tissue.
Role type
Radiation Therapy Technician
Builds
Therapeutic radiation treatment plans and delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiation safety protocols, patient positioning, immobilization device fabrication, port film analysis, equipment quality control, treatment record documentation, scheduling
Preferred skills
ARRT certification
Technologies
Radiation therapy equipment, simulation systems
Responsibilities
Perform simulations for treatment, fabricate immobilization devices and custom shielding, deliver therapeutic radiation doses, take and label port films, ensure quality control procedures on equipment, record treatment data and logs, schedule patient appointments, participate in clinical instruction of students
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff