Responsible for performing treatments on patients with radiation therapy as prescribed by Radiologist according to established practices and standards. Work closely with patients and provide support to them throughout the process by determining their needs, answering questions, and providing the best medical care possible.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Checks prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
2. Performs Daily QA on Linear accelerator and CT simulator.
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 positions the patient according to the treatment plan.
5. Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
6. Reviews images for technical accuracy prior to delivering radiation treatment.
7. Maintains records, reports, and files as required.
8. Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
9. Accurately charge captures patent treatment.
10. Schedules patients for treatment and modifes patient schedule when necessary.