Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: A radiation therapist uses beams of radiated light to locate and treat cancerous tumors according to the plan prescribed by a radiologist and oncologist. They are also responsible for the safety of their patients, for observing and documenting any reactions to treatment, updating charts and answering any radiology related questions a patient might have.

Salary: $49, 606-$90,842

Education:These professionals usually complete a certificate, associate's degree or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy, and possessing CPR certification is usually a prerequisite to admission to one of these programs. Graduates need to pass their state's licensure exam for radiation therapists, and they may need to become certified too.

Demand for this profession:Associate’s degree

Reflection: Being a radiation therapist sounds like a unique job to have because you need to do so many things that you can see on the person’s body. I would like to be a radiation therapist because the job seems cool.