Operates the machines that deliver radiation treatments to cancer patients.
You position each patient precisely using lasers and imaging, step out of the shielded room, and deliver the treatment, often to the same patients every weekday for weeks. You get to know them and help them through a hard time.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy plus ARRT certification; most states require a license.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Science.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI speeds setup and imaging checks; positioning patients and caring for them through weeks of treatment stay human.
Classes: Anatomy and physiology, Physics, Algebra II.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1124.
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