Comprehensive Cancer Care Services

Staff | Radiation Staff

Radiation Oncologists
Our physicians, known as radiation oncologists, will oversee your radiation therapy treatment and will meet with you weekly. They work closely with other physicians in the management of each patient and lead the treatment team in the development and delivery of a treatment plan that is unique to each patient. A radiation oncologist’s training includes four years of medical school, one year of specialized medical training, then three to four years of residency training in the field of radiation oncology. Each is board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.

Medical Physicists
Qualified medical radiation physicists work directly with the radiation oncologist during treatment planning and delivery. A great deal of emphasis of the medical physics department is focused on quality assurance. Our medical physicist oversees the work of the dosimetrist, and helps ensure treatments are properly tailored for each individual. Responsibility of the medical physicist also includes making sure the equipment works properly by taking precise measurements of the radiation beam and performing other safety tests on a regular basis. These efforts combined with rigid safety compliance offer our patients the best quality of care possible.

Dosimetrists
Dosimetrists calculate the dose of radiation to ensure the treatment prescribed by the radiation oncologist. The dosimetrist works with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist to develop a treatment plan for each individual patient. Dosimetrists at Highlands Oncology Group, PA are certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.

Radiation Therapists
Radiation therapists are highly trained individuals responsible for education and administering the daily radiation treatment. At Highlands Oncology Group, PA, a team of two to three therapists delivers the patient’s treatment each day according to the prescription of the radiation oncologist. All radiation therapists at Highlands Oncology Group, PA are licensed by the State of Arkansas and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Radiation Oncology Nurses
The licensed radiation oncology nursing staff is specifically trained for the needs of cancer patients. The nurses work with the radiation oncologist to provide quality care throughout treatment and follow up care. The nurses are advocates for the patient and family. They assist patients by assessing any questions, concerns or symptoms that may arise by intervention with physicians and refers to internal and external resources as needed.

Radiation Therapy