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Radiation Therapists

  • Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$98,301
Most Common Education Level
Associate degree
Projected Job Growth
+5.68%

What do Radiation Therapists do?

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.


Career Interests Areas

  1. Realistic
  2. Social
  3. Investigative
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