Radiation Therapists
Also called:
Radiation Therapist, Staff Radiation Therapist, Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT), Registered Radiation Therapist
What they do:
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist 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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
- Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Business
Health
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
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You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Radiation dose calculation software
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Image processing software
Internet browser software
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associate's degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$76,630
per year, on average
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