Occupation information for Radiation Therapists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
• Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
• Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
• Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
• Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
• Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
• Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
• Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
• Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.

Tools:

• Medical linear accelerator intensity modulated radiation therapy IMRT collimators
• Medical radiation dosimeters
• Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use
• Medical radiological shielding aprons or masks or drapes
• Radiation detectors

Technology:

• Development environment software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software
• Office suite software

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