B.Sc & DMRT or Bachelor’s degree in Radiotherapy Technology
Description
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.
