Radiation Therapist

Deliver prescribed radiation therapy safely and accurately as part of the radiation oncology team. Perform simulations, position and immobilize patients, fabricate immobilization devices and custom blocks, monitor patients for side effects, document care, and coordinate with physicians and other staff.
Deliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
Perform simulation operations and select appropriate patient positioning and immobilization aids.
Fabricate immobilization devices and custom blocks, and document simulation steps.
Assess patients' condition, needs and side effects during treatment.
Educate patients and family members and refer patients to appropriate resources.
Follow radiation protection principles and communicate patient care information with the oncology team.
Radiation therapy treatment delivery
Radiation therapy simulation
Patient positioning
Patient immobilization
Immobilization device fabrication
Custom block fabrication
Radiation protection
Patient assessment
Radiation oncology documentation
Radiation oncology information systems
Texas Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) license
ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (ARRT-THR); new graduates must obtain within 3 months of selection
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association