Radiation Therapist

Duties and responsibilities:

radiation therapists are in charge of assisting radiologists and oncologists in treating diseases by exposing areas of patients’ bodies to ionizing radiation. They help with treatments, they maintain the radiation therapy equipment and help maintain patient records.

Average salary: $22,000 - $36,000

Educational requirements:

Students are to take the most challenging high school courses available in science, math, and English. Training to become a radiation therapist can be done in one or two years. Students must have graduated from an approved program in radiologic technology to receive a year program. A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter a two year course.

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