Radiation therapist

Duties and responsibilities:

 The radiation therapist technologists assist radiologists and onocologists (like cancer specialists) in treating the diseases by exposing areas of the patients’ bodies to ionizing radiation. In order to help with this treatments, technologists are responsible for the maintaining the radiation therapy equipment and the helping maintain the patients records. Radiation therapy is provided in the hospitals, public health clinics, cancer treatment centers, and also in private offices.

 Average salary:

 $22,000 - $36,000

Educational requirements:

 The students should take the most difficult and challenging science, math, and also English courses that are available in high school.

Students that can train to become a radiation therapy are either one or two year programs. One year programs are often offered in the hospitals. In order to qualify for a one year program, you must have a graduated from an approved program in the radiologic technology or been a nurse with an education in radiation physics. A high school diploma or a GED is required to enter two year courses.