| Job Title |
Medical Radiation Dosimetrist |
| Job Description |
Measures And Calculates Radiation Dose And Develops Optimum
Arrangement Of Radiation Fields And Exposures To Treat Patient:
Studies Prescription, X Rays Showing Area To Be Treated, And
Requirements For Dose Calculation. Selects Beam Energy, Optimum
Multiple Beam Arrangement, Beam Modifying Devices, And Other
Factors, Using Computer, Manuals, And Guides. Develops Several
Possible Treatment Arrangements That Meet Physician's Criteria
And Submits Arrangements For Selection By Physician. Measures
And Calculates Prescribed Radiation Dose Based Upon Field Sizes,
Depth Of Tumor, Treatment Unit, Beam Modifying Devices, And
Other Information, Using Manuals, Guides, And Computer.
Calculates And Records Daily Prescribed Radiation Dose. Explains
Treatment Plan To Radiation-therapy Technologists (medical
Ser.) 078.361-034. May Operate X-ray Equipment To Obtain
Diagnostic X Ray Of Patient In Treatment Position. May Simulate
Treatment Procedure To Assist In Planning Treatment.
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