Radiation Therapist

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, in consultation with the oncology team.
• Explaining the process to patients and answering any questions.
• Administering radiation therapies as per patient treatment plans.
• Using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately.
• Assessing patients' reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, and methods of alleviating these.
• Monitoring the progress of patients and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, when necessary.
• Providing ongoing support to patients and their families.
• Performing quality assurance tests on simulation and treatment machines to ensure they are in working order.
• Undertaking oncology research in order to improve treatment methods.