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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 90,900$79,393
$106,083Annual NC Wage Range
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- Radiation Therapists administer doses of radiation to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases.
What do they typically do
- Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
- Protect the patients and themselves from improper exposure to radiation
- Determine the location of tumors to ensure correct positioning of patients for administering each treatment
- Calibrate and operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation
- Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
- Keep detailed records of treatment
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Average AnnualJob Growth +0.3%Job Opening 1Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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