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Radiation Therapy Technologist Trainee

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.25
Radiation Therapy Technologist Trainee - 9014

November, 1977

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CLASS CONCEPT

Under close supervision, Radiation Therapy Technologist Trainees perform 
therapeutic procedures in a training capacity under the supervision of 
registered Radiation Therapy Technologists while concurrently receiving 
classroom instruction; and perform other related duties as required.

Radiation Therapy Technologist Trainees receive one or two-year training 
which qualifies the incumbents to perform the duties of a Radiation 
Therapy Technologist in California.  Incumbents typically receive 
classroom instruction, homework assignments, periodic examinations, and 
a prescribed plan of on-the-job training designed to familiarize the 
trainee with the various functions of a radiation oncology department; 
observe and become familiar with the basic equipment, terminology and 
techniques of radiation oncology; assist in positioning patients for 
treatment; select technical factors and assist in operating radiographic 
equipment; take radiographic films for simulation; and assist in the 
preparation of bars, wedges or bolus.

Incumbents may assist in the cleaning and preventive maintenance of 
equipment and treatment rooms and may assist Radiologists and Radiation 
Therapy Technologists on special research projects.

                        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For the two-year program, graduation from high school preferably with 
completion of courses in the basic sciences and mathematics; and 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.

For the one-year program, graduation from an accredited school of 
radiologic technology; or an equivalent combination of education and 
experience and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

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