Healthcare
Radiation Therapists
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Median salary
$101,990
Typical range
$78k – $142k
Job outlook
+2% (about average)
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Education
Typical entry: Associate degree
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Junior Radiation Therapists
Entry / Junior
$77,860
~2 yrs to advance
Radiation Therapists
Established
$101,990
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Radiation Therapists
Senior
$121,770
Key skills
A typical day
- •Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
- •Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
- •Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- •Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
- •Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Fields of study
Any field
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