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Medical Dosimetrists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
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This source lists 19 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2024.
19 tasks shown
Core · Task 22837 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
Core · Task 22848 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
Core · Task 22844 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Core · Task 22834 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
Core · Task 22833 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
Core · Task 22838 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
Core · Task 22850 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
Core · Task 22836 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
Core · Task 22849 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
Core · Task 22832 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
Core · Task 22842 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
Core · Task 22847 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
Core · Task 22843 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
Core · Task 22839 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
Core · Task 22851 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.
Core · Task 22835 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
Supplemental · Task 22840 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
Supplemental · Task 22846 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
Supplemental · Task 22841 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
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