Radiation Therapist Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Radiation Therapist includes the following duties and 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.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Radiation Therapist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Radiation Therapist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
