Radiation therapists may use ionizing radiation on human beings for therapeutic and simulation purposes, excluding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. These activities include, but are not limited to, adjusting equipment settings, positioning the patient, positioning the equipment, positioning the image receptor, radiation protection and quality assurance, radiation treatment planning and procedures, and patient care/management/education.
In interpreting and applying this section the board may consult and be guided by the ARRT "Task Inventory for Radiation Therapy." The task inventory is available at ARRT's web site, www.arrt.org [File Link Not Available].
02-465 C.M.R. ch. 8, § 4