● To deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision.
● To check prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient identification.
● To explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
● To reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
● To prepare room and equipment for patient according to prescription regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, lead protection devices, etc.
● To transfer patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc.
● To check daily treatment time and delivers prescribed dose.
● To maintain visual and audible communication with the patient during treatment.
● To maintain patient markings. To observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist.
● To perform mold room duties.
● To perform simulations.
● To assist in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, etc.
● To assist in dosimetry procedures (i.e. Prescription calculations).
● To observe radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.
● To obtain weekly port films and present such at chart rounds for review by Radiation Oncology staff.
● To perform and document daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures.
● To maintain records of daily treatment.
● To secure x-ray and lab reports as needed.
● To report erratic operation of equipment to Chief Radiation Therapist, Radiation Physicist and/or Bio Medical Engineer and concerned Radiation Oncologist.
● All important aspects, mistakes & mishaps should be immediately reported to HOD.
● To participate in academic activities of the department & organization.
● To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization.
