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radiation therapy technologist

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radiation therapy technologist.
radiation therapy technologist 
a health care professional who delivers courses of radiation therapy prescribed by a radiation therapist. Duties include positioning and caring for patients; calibration of teletherapy equipment; preparation of brachytherapy equipment and handling of radioactive materials; assisting the radiation physicist in preparation of isodose curves, performance of computer estimations, and preparation of wedge and compensating filters; observing the patient for signs of clinical progress or complications that require consultation with the physician; and observing radiation safety measures. Individuals completing an accredited program and passing the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists are designated RT(T)(ARRT), Registered Technologist. See also radiologic technologist.


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I believe that our treatment of cancer patients is on a par or above that of other community cancer centers," said Patrick Schooley, radiation therapy technologist and supervisor of radiation oncology.
About ASRT: The American Society for Radiologic Technologists is the world's largest professional society for medical imaging and radiation therapy technologists, with more than 96,000 members.
 
 
 
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