The evolving career profile of radiation therapists

Over the last few years, the radiation therapist profession has undergone major developments. In radiotherapy, the teams, and their organization as well as the techniques have changed, however always with the goal of improving treatment quality for patients. Throughout interviews, this article offers to show three missions that have been assigned to French radiation therapists, such as the initial consultation, the role of the radiation therapist with the linear accelerator with onboard MRI, and paramedical research. The contribution of new technologies, the modification of the types of participants on the patient journey, as well as the thought process about the use of evidence-based practice and radiation therapist research have initiated changes for the job description, the beginning of more advanced practices, and a perspective of evolution within this profession. (C) 2020 Societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique (SFRO). Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.