Australian-Professional-Standards-Practices

4. Demonstrates a thorough
knowledge of the principles of the
imaging process for planning and
treatment verification purposes
5. Demonstrate a thorough
knowledge of the operation of
equipment in a manner
appropriate for its function
6. Demonstrates a thorough
knowledge of simulation and
treatment delivery quality
assurance (QA) procedures
7. Demonstrate a thorough
knowledge of monitoring and care
of the patient
oncologist.
• Presents recommendations for the
appropriate modality to achieve the
outcomes for treatment
• Knowledge of the capabilities and use of
equipment in imaging for planning
purposes.
• Knowledge and application of the range of
imaging procedures required for simulation
and treatment
• Determines and selects parameters to
achieve the appropriate images simulation
and treatment verification.
• Applies the correct protocols for treatment
verification imaging
• Understands the applications and
limitations of radiation therapy
equipment.
• Ensures that the correct radiation
therapy equipment is used for both
planning and treatment purposes.
• Uses radiation therapy equipment to
deliver treatment safely and accurately.
Recognises faulty or unsafe equipment
• Follows appropriate procedures in
response to faulty or unsafe equipment.
• Limitations of the equipment are known
and a plan is reconsidered if the
treatment outcome cannot be achieved.
• Knowledge and application of procedures
used in QA of the simulation and treatment
units.
• Follows department policies and
procedures when the QA results are not
within the specified limits
• Ensures that the patient is continuously
monitored and their needs attended to
whilst in the radiation therapy facility
• Refers patient to the appropriate members
of the multidisciplinary team as required
• Proceeds with treatment and planning of
the patient accounting for their condition.
• Works with the team to ensure timely
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