Physician - Radiation Therapy uses radiation to treat patients with cancer. Develops an individual treatment plan based on the patient's medical history, physical examination, review of laboratory tests, X-ray studies, and biopsies. Being a Physician - Radiation Therapy works with medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists to calculate and deliver the exact dose of radiation to the cancer tissue. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Radiation Therapy requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Radiation Therapy's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
1. Delivers radiation therapy to patient, explains procedure and make patients
comfortable. assists radiation oncologist/physician with treatment
planning sessions.
2. Records all treatment information in patient's chart. report any erratic
behavior of the machine to a supervisor or physicist. assists with morning
warm-up procedure and calibration checks.
3. Schedules patients on treatment machine using computerized scheduling
system. maintain continuous contact with patients, frequent contact with
nurses and physicians.
4. Calculates treatment dose as needed. observes patient for reactions and
reports same to physicians. reinforces physician's advice to patients
regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
5. Explains procedures to patients to alleviate apprehension. observes
radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. advises radiation
therapy students.
6. Maintains daily billing information for patients treated. organizes
patient's appointments, portal films, and treatment information.
performs necessary quality assurance.
7. Prepares radium for implants and assists with implants. Cleans and returns
radium to safe. maintains records of radium flow.
8. Assists with quality improvement. participate in quality improvement
teams
9. Maintains continuing educational credits. performs other essential duties
as requested.
10. performs other duties as assigned/requested