RT organisation

Question 1

Name the RT department facilities

Answer 1

Main RT reception
pre treatment room - mould room
Treatment room - Linear accelerator
Clinics
Staff room

Question 2

Name the 8 staffing

Answer 2

Radiographers
Doctors
Nurses
Physics staff
Mould room staff
Support staff
Assistant practitioner
Students

Question 3

Explain the 4 tier structure

Answer 3

Consultant - professional leadership and research
Advanced practitioner- clinical expertise
Practitioner - profession level of routine and practices
Assistant practitioner- routin basic and supervised practice

Question 4

What do patient pathways depend on

Answer 4

Diagnosis

Treatment intention if palliative or not

Timing of treatment like if it’s concurrent with chemo

Question 5

Patient treatment typical

Answer 5

Mon to Friday per week
Assessed by radiographers
They might need practical and psychological support

Question 6

Room management considerations

Answer 6

Staff duties
Equipment feature
Patient throughput
Efficiency
Access to area
Health and safety