As Radiation Therapists, we are responsible for explaining treatment plans and respond to questions related to the treatment. We protect the patients from improper exposure to radiation and determine the exact location of the infected area requiring treatment. We provide individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients and explain the process to patients. Administering radiation therapies according to patient treatment plans and ensuring the treatments are carried properly is part of our daily responsibilities. We use medical imaging equipment and assess patients’ reactions to treatments. We provide advice on the side effects of treatments and monitor the progress of patients. Working as Radiation Therapists, we suggest amendments to treatment plans and provide ongoing support to patients and their families.
Core tasks:
- perform quality assurance tests
- undertake oncology research