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.
Radiation Therapist은 다양한 업무 및 책임을 이행할 수 있어야 합니다. 다음은 Radiation Therapist이 실행할 수 있어야 하는 몇 가지 업무 및 책임입니다.
- 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
경쟁력 있는 Radiation Therapist은 다음을 포함한 특정 기술과 자격을 갖추고 있습니다.
- 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
