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       CODE: 078.261-034 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): MEDICAL RADIATION DOSIMETRIST (medical ser.) alternate titles: dosimetrist
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.
GOE: 10.02.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 8 DLU: 90
ONET CROSSWALK: 32914 Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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