Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists

An individual who is qualified to administer radiation treatments to patients according to the prescription and instructions of the physician, a radiation oncologist, is called a radiation therapist. Radiation oncology involves the use of ionizing radiation to treat malignant tumors and other types of disease conditions. The radiation therapist is responsible for administering the planned course of prescribed radiation treatments using a wide variety of therapeutic equipment and accessories. Therapists provide patient care and observe the clinical progress of their patient. They assist in quality assurance tasks and treatment planning procedures to include tumor localization and dosimetry.

Job Opportunities

Radiation therapists can find employment in most medium to large hospital settings, free standing radiation oncology facilities, community cancer centers, research and sales. Average salaries for new graduates range from $22.60 to $27.88 per hour or $47,000 to $58,000 annually.