Job Description:

• 1) Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by RADIOLOGIST , according to established practices and standards: Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.

• 2) Acts as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.

• 3) Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.

• 4) Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.

• 5) Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.

• 6) Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.

• 7) Maintains records, reports, and files as required.

• 8) Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.

• 9) May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

• 10) May train therapy students.