Medical Dosimetrists

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1. 01Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
2. 02Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
3. 03Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
4. 04Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
5. 05Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
6. 06Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
7. 07Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
8. 08Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
9. 09Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
10. 10Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
11. 11Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
12. 12Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.

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