Radiation Therapists
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards.
About the profession
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
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Based on the Radiation Therapists role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Radiation Therapist → Practitioner Radiation Therapist → Senior Practitioner Radiation Therapist → Lead Radiation Therapist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
137K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $72,280 - $88,438/year With equity/bonuses: $79,508 - $106,126 Top markets (SF/NYC): $83,122 - $106,126 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription. 10am, Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $50,596 - $79,594 Year 2-3: Junior level $88,438 - $99,365 Year 4-6: Mid level $99,365 - $107,733 Year 7-10: Senior level $107,733 - $126,791 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Radiation Therapist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Active Listening You communicate clearly…
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