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Question 21 of 35 for our Radiation Therapists Mock Interview

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Question 21 of 35

Tell me about your experience working with radiology equipment.

Whether you're using a linear accelerator or cobalt machines to destroy cancer cells, you must know how to operate and maintain these types of equipment. From your training and clinical rotations, talk about your knowledge of radiology equipment. Be sure to address the training you have received and how confident you are with these machines. It is also a great idea to mention how quickly you learn new equipment and how you stay up-to-date on the latest technology.

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  • 21. Tell me about your experience working with radiology equipment.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Whether you're using a linear accelerator or cobalt machines to destroy cancer cells, you must know how to operate and maintain these types of equipment. From your training and clinical rotations, talk about your knowledge of radiology equipment. Be sure to address the training you have received and how confident you are with these machines. It is also a great idea to mention how quickly you learn new equipment and how you stay up-to-date on the latest technology.

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 19th, 2023

      1st Answer Example

      "I am trained and most comfortable in external beam radiotherapy, with about six years of experience in linacs and Cobalt-60 machines. With linacs, poor maintenance and breakdowns can affect patients a great deal, so it's essential that they are always well-maintained. I can also troubleshoot the machine and have trained junior techs on some of the more complex components. Additionally, I am somewhat of a tech geek and love staying current on the latest technologies in this field."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 19th, 2023

      2nd Answer Example

      "I was first trained on orthovoltage X-ray units when beginning my career in radiology. Now, I am also very comfortable using a cobalt machine and a linear accelerator. Could you share with me the equipment I would use most in this role? If it is something I am unfamiliar with, I can assure you I will learn how to operate the machine quite quickly."

      Written by Krista Wenz on August 19th, 2023

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      Anonymous Answer

      "Varian Clinac and TrueBeam trained using IMRT, SGRT, DiBH, and 3D conformal techniques. Utilize IGRT including MV, kV, CBCT, and ultrasound imaging to confirm localization."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Ok, good. It sounds like you have a clear idea of how to answer, but develop details like years of experience with each piece of equipment, circumstances in which you used each, etc.

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