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Radiation Therapists
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist 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.
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- 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.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
- 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 or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
- Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
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5.0 / 7
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2013-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2013-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2013-07
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2013-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2013-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2013-07
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2013-07
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2013-07
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2013-07
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2013-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2013-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
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O*NET-SOC code 29-1124.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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