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.

Radiation Therapist 做什麼？

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.

職責

A Radiation Therapist 應該能夠履行各種職責和責任。以下是 Radiation Therapist 應該能夠執行的一些職責和責任：

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

所需技能

有競爭力的Radiation Therapist將擁有一定的技能和資格，包括：

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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