Low to No Risk

15

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

2

Extreme Risk

1

• 1Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
• 2Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
• 0.8Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
• 2.2Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
• 1.5Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
• 0.4Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
• 0.7Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
• 1.2Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
• 1.5Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
• 2.5Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
• 2.2Load, receive, or ship radioactive materials.
• 2.5Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
• 1.2Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
• 1.2Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
• 0.4Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.

15.0% of Medical Dosimetrists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics