Radiation Therapist
Radiation therapists are vital members of the healthcare team using radiation to treat cancer and some benign diseases. Major responsibilities of a radiation therapist include implementation of a planned course of treatment, construction of accessory devices, and providing patient education, care and comfort. Radiation tehrapists must be accurate, pay attention to detail, take initiative, have the ability to work independently and enjoy working with people.
Work Environment:
Employment is found in hospitals, research centers, and free-standing
clinics
Job Outlook:
Career opportunities for Radiation Therapists can be found in hospitals,
research centers, and free-standing clinics. Additional experience and
education can aid in the advancement of the therapists to administration,
education, research, or commercial sales.
Licensure/Certification:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible
to take the national board examination for certification in Radiation
Therapy, which is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists. (http://www.arrt.org)
Salary:
Radiation Therapists earn, on average, $18.50 to $24.25 per hour, for
an average annual salary of $38,500 to $50,400.
Program Offerings:
GateWay Community College offers a Certificate of Completion in Radiation
Therapy Technology. The program combines class work with on site clinical
training in various facilities throughout the valley.
For more information contact the Program Advisor at 602-286-8600 or
visit http://www.gatewaycc.edu/Programs/RadiationTherapy/
Block Transfer for Health Professions:
In an innovative joint degree program with GateWay Community College, the Department of Health Sciences at NAU offrers an online degree completion program that allows the current or prior students in one of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy (DMIT) programs offered at GateWay to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from NAU.
For additional information, call 602-776-4621 or visit http://www.distance.nau.edu
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