Radiation therapist providing radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist, positioning patients accurately, administering doses, and ensuring equipment operates correctly while educating patients and maintaining records
Experience
Radiation Therapist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription
Administered prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment
Followed principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others
Conducted most treatment sessions independently under the general direction of the patient's physician
Entered data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage
Checked radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation
Educated and reassured patients and their families by answering questions and providing physical assistance
Skills
Working With People
Informing about patient conditions, Administering basic health care
Core Skills
Monitoring activities, Preparing medications
Checking & Planning
Examining medical instruments, Examining patients, Verifying patient information accuracy, Protecting patients and staff, Calculating numerical data for medical activitie, Developing medical treatment plans
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year