,What are a radiation oncologist's responsibilities? (4) - Answer -prescribes tx
-defines tumor volume
-evaluates response to tx
-pt follow up
What are a medical physicist's responsibilities? (6) - Answer -maintenance and
calibration of radiation producing equipment
-tx planning
-output assessment
-consultation for unusual and complex cases
-weekly chart checks
-external beam and brachytherapy
What are a medical dosimetrist's responsibilities? (2) - Answer -developes tx plans per
the physician's prescription and sim parameters
-checks tx parameters
What are a nurse's responsibilities? (3) - Answer -pt assessment
-pt education
-evaluate and monitor pt weekly
What are a social worker's responsibilities? (2) - Answer -arranging housing,
transportation, and financial support
-psychosocial support
What are a nutritionist's responsibilities? (1) - Answer manages pt's nutritional needs
, What are a radiation therapist's responsibilities? (5) - Answer -administers rad tx per
physician's prescription
-simulation
-pt assessment
-block fabrication
-daily quality assessment and monitoring of equipment
What is certification? - Answer the process of initially recognizing individuals who have
satisfied certain standards within a profession
Who is in charge of credentialing? - Answer ARRT
What is accreditation? - Answer the voluntary process of external peer review by
non-governmental body that gives public recognition
What does ARRT stand for? - Answer American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
What does the ARRT do? - Answer provide credential exam, enforce a code of ethics,
and register individuals
What does ASRT stand for? - Answer American Society of Radiologic Technologists
What does the ASRT do? - Answer practice standards for radiation radiographers and
supports licensure laws at a state and local level
What does JRCERT stand for? - Answer Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology
What does JRCERT do? - Answer provide accreditation for radiation therapy education
programs
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