• Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
• Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
• Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician.
• Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
• Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
• Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
• Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
• Simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
• Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
• Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
• Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
• Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
• Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.