Overview
Medical Radiation Therapists operate high energy X-rays and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment, to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes in conjunction with Radiation Oncologists or Other Specialist Medical Practitioners.
Day-to-day
- receives referrals to perform radiation treatment of patients
- determines appropriate equipment to use
- calculates details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiation, size and strength of dosage of isotopes and settings of recording equipment
- explains procedures to patients and answers patients' queries about processes
- ensures patients welfare during procedures
- positions patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
- conveys findings of procedures to medical practitioners.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become a Medical Radiation Therapist
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You need a bachelor degree in radiation therapy to work as a Medical Radiation Therapist. Postgraduate studies may also be useful.
Find a Bachelor in Radiation Therapy or Medical Radiation Science
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Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia is required.
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