Radiation Therapists

Radiation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

A radiation therapist uses beams of radiated light to locate and treat cancerous tumors. They must also record any of the patients’ reactions during treatment. They must also maintain equipment and answer any of the patient’s questions.  

Salary:

A radiation therapist makes anywhere from $69,000 USD to $85,500 USD. This varies on the area of work, along with what company and country.

Education:

To become a radiation therapist you need to go to university for at least two years. Only then you will receive the associate’s degree. It must also be under therapy so you can officially become a therapist.

Demand For This Profession:

Radiation therapy isn’t a job that requires much education therefore there isn’t much demand for this job. Most people who went to college can become a radiation therapists. As the years go by however, the demand for this job will increase.

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Reflection:

I would become a radiation therapist because it doesn’t take much time going to school. And it pays fairly well. I will also get to work with people who have cancer (my grandfather died of cancer). So I have something I can relate to with the patients.