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Radiation Therapist
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Radiation therapy involves targeting cancer cells with a beam of intense energy. Radiation Therapists are responsible for administering this common cancer treatment. By performing the duties established in a job description for Radiation Therapist positions, they help ensure patients receive the correct treatment. As a result, they directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to patient satisfaction and overall treatment success rates.
A Radiation Therapist, or Radiation Therapy Technologist, administers radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Duties commonly described in a Radiation Therapist job description include discussing the treatment plan with patients and answering their questions, identifying the location of tumors and operating radiation therapy equipment.
Un Radiation Therapist dovrebbe essere in grado di svolgere vari doveri e responsabilità. Di seguito sono riportati alcuni doveri e responsabilità che un Radiation Therapist dovrebbe essere in grado di eseguire:
- Describing the treatment to patients and answering questions about the process
- Reviewing patient records and treatment plans to ensure radiation gets administered properly
- Preparing and marking the treatment site based on tumor location
- Calibrating, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the linear accelerator used for radiation therapy
- Monitoring the patient during and after treatment and responding to side effects or unexpected reactions
- Updating patient records with information about radiation therapy sessions
Un Radiation Therapist competitivo avrà determinate competenze e qualifiche, tra cui:
- Understanding of oncology, biology, anatomy, physics and mathematics to interpret treatment orders and review medical histories
- Ability to operate and conduct routine maintenance on a linear accelerator
- Active listening and reading comprehension skills to follow written and verbal physicians’ instructions and field patient questions
- Familiarity with the proper use of radiation safety equipment, such as protective shielding
- Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and set them at ease
- Observational skills and attentiveness to detail to set equipment correctly and closely monitor the patient throughout the therapy session
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