Radiation Therapist
- Help patients fight cancer by delivering precise radiation treatments.
- Make a difference in healthcare with advanced technology and patient care.
- Unique role combining medical expertise and cutting-edge equipment.
💰 Earn $131K-$177K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
You are skilled in 💫
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Accomplishing things
- Personal relationships
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