Thursday, March 20, 2014

Radiation Therapist

Duties & Responsibilities:
                A radiation therapist assist radiologist and cancer specialist to treat diseases by studying the areas of the patients’ bodies to ionize radiation. They are responsible maintaining the radiation therapy equipment and helping to maintain patient records. Radiation therapy is provided in hospitals, public health clinics, cancer treatment centers, and private offices.

Salary: $22,000 - $36,000

Education:
To become a radiation therapist you should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.  Students can train to become a radiation therapist in either one or two year programs.  One year programs are often offered by hospitals.  To qualify for a one year program, an applicant must have graduated from an approved program in radiologic technology or been a nurse with education in radiation physics.  A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter two year courses.




Reflection: I think i will consider myself to become a radiation therapist. It looks like a good career to have.

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