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radiation therapist
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A Radiation Therapist works with oncology teams to determine the best course of radiation treatment for patients. Their role is providing individualized radiation therapy treatments to patients, explaining the process to patients and answering any questions, and administering radiation therapies according to patient treatment plans. Their responsibilities are using medical imaging equipment to ensure treatments are delivered accurately, assessing the patient's reactions to treatments, providing advice on the side effects of treatments, monitoring the progress of patients and suggesting amendments to treatment plans, providing ongoing support to patients and their families, performing quali...

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Avg Pay: $2K
Jobs: 2,182
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Avg Pay: $98K
Jobs: 575

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Radiation Therapy
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    Avg. Duration:38 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,431Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Applied Science
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,547Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Associate of Arts
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Science
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    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$11,470Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Radiation Therapist and Other Important Info

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6.0 years
$50K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.41 years
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3
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