Radiation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Radiation Therapy Technologists assist radiologists and onocologists (cancer specialists) in treating diseases by exposing areas of patients' bodies to ionizing radiation.  In addition to helping with treatments, technologists are responsible for maintaining the radiation therapy equipment and helping to maintain patient records. 

Salary: $22,000-$26,000

Education: Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school. 

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn’t want this to be my job because I don’t think I would be good at this type of management.