Radiation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Radiation therapists administer radiation treatments and explain them to questions while answering questions as well. Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation and make sure the machines are working properly. They X ray the patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment and operate radiation machines. They closely monitor the patient as well.

Salary:

$77,560 per year
$37.29 per hour

Education:

Candidates may qualify by completing a 12 month program but those who have Associate's or Bachelors degrees are favored by employers.

I would like to work in this field because it is interesting and pays well.