- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Radiation Therapists spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, and Oral Expression. Radiation Therapists are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Psychology, and Medicine and Dentistry and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Assisting and Caring for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Documenting/Recording Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing General Physical Activities
Interacting With Computers
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Training and Teaching Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Written Expression
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Far Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Manual Dexterity
Fluency of Ideas
Static Strength
Memorization
Visualization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Response Orientation
Time Sharing
Speed of Closure
Extent Flexibility
Visual Color Discrimination
Originality
Depth Perception
Hearing Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Speed of Limb Movement
Auditory Attention
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Sound Localization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Spatial Orientation
Gross Body Equilibrium
Peripheral Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Night Vision
Interests
Social
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Medicine and Dentistry
Computers and Electronics
Biology
Mathematics
English Language
Education and Training
Clerical
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Philosophy and Theology
Therapy and Counseling
Administration and Management
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Law and Government
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Personnel and Human Resources
Chemistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Design
Transportation
Telecommunications
Sales and Marketing
Foreign Language
Building and Construction
Economics and Accounting
History and Archeology
Wages
California
$92,710
New Jersey
$88,920
Washington
$88,170
Massachusetts
$86,950
Delaware
$84,220
Oregon
$84,010
Colorado
$83,440
New York
$82,260
New Hampshire
$81,800
Wyoming
$81,780
Nevada
$80,460
Pennsylvania
$79,460
Rhode Island
$76,970
Illinois
$76,880
Wisconsin
$76,500
Connecticut
$75,170
Texas
$74,220
Arizona
$74,140
West Virginia
$72,670
Utah
$72,070
Mississippi
$72,030
Arkansas
$71,680
Florida
$71,190
Vermont
$71,130
Missouri
$71,080
Maryland
$70,610
Idaho
$70,210
Virginia
$70,140
North Carolina
$69,850
Georgia
$69,300
Maine
$68,960
South Carolina
$67,930
Alabama
$67,770
Indiana
$67,600
Michigan
$67,560
Nebraska
$66,980
Minnesota
$66,590
District of Columbia
$66,560
Ohio
$66,530
Oklahoma
$65,870
Kentucky
$65,590
Iowa
$64,870
Montana
$64,820
Tennessee
$64,480
Kansas
$63,440
North Dakota
$60,190
Louisiana
$58,690
New Mexico
$56,750
Puerto Rico
$28,910
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Operation Monitoring
Speaking
Quality Control Analysis
Instructing
Monitoring
Writing
Active Learning
Coordination
Service Orientation
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Science
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Equipment Maintenance
Systems Analysis
Troubleshooting
Persuasion
Negotiation
Repairing
Programming
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Dependability
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Social Orientation
Initiative
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Independence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Telephone
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Consequence of Error
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Standing
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Radiation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Level of Competition
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Degree of Automation
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Sitting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
- Importance Supplemental-
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
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.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Prepare and construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
Train and supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Provide assistance to other health care personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists and clinical physicists to prepare physical and technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Check for side effects such as skin irritation, nausea and hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Educate, prepare and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Maintain records, reports and files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings and patients' reactions.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master