Medical Radiation Therapist - ANZSCO 251212

Medical Radiation Therapist Operates high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes.

Medical Radiation therapists may perform the following tasks:

• provide explanations and information to patients about radiation therapy treatment, its possible side effects and self-care procedures
• coordinate the various activities that make up the patient's treatment and care plan
• use simulators, CT scanners and other medical imaging equipment to identify and define the anatomy to be treated and those to be avoided
• devise a treatment plan that will deliver the optimum radiation dose to the target anatomy and minimise dose to unaffected anatomy
• calculate the treatment machine settings, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the radiation dose as prescribed by the radiation oncologist
• administer the radiation treatment and record the delivered dosage into patients' record sheets
• monitor and assess the patient's wellbeing before, during and after the treatment, taking particular note of side effects of treatment
• participate in research and development activities and clinical trials
• supervise and train students allocated from universities in the practical aspects of radiation therapy
• commit to the Continuing Professional Development Program (which is mandatory for registration).

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Medical Radiation Therapist?

The assessment authority for this occupation is Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and ASMIRT skills assessment team will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Medical Radiation Therapist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.