- Associate
- 2+ years
Performs initial radiation therapy treatment plan, calculates dosage for external beam and interstitial implant procedures under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and general supervision of a Medical Physicist.
Responsibilities
- Designs radiation treatment plans by means of computer computation
- Performs second calculation on all treatment plans to verify computer plan
- Assists with simulation for radiation therapy treatments as needed
- Assists the Radiation Oncologist with interstitial implant procedures
- Provides technical assistance to the medical physicist in quality assurance of treatment planning system
Requirements
- High School diploma, or equivalent
- Accredited course in radiologic technology
- Accredited course in radiation therapy technology
- Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Accredited dosimetry program certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)