Also called: Radiation Therapy Technologist
Operates the machines that deliver radiation treatments to cancer patients.
Positions a patient on the table with lasers and custom molds so they're lined up within millimeters, then steps out and runs the linear accelerator. Sees the same patients daily for weeks, becoming a big part of their cancer journey.
BLS May 2024.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in radiation therapy plus ARRT certification and state license.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Radiation Therapy.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Machines automate more image-guided alignment and adaptive replanning; daily patient setup, safety checks and support stay human.
Classes: Physics, Anatomy & physiology, Algebra II, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1124.
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