DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1124 Radiation Therapists
Occupational Description:
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northeast Minnesota | 10 | 3 | $40.65/hr | $1.26/hr | $28.62/hr | $32.63/hr | $39.05/hr | $48.53/hr | $56.84/hr |
| Minnesota | 390 | 154 | $40.81/hr | $0.73/hr | $31.61/hr | $34.45/hr | $39.15/hr | $47.18/hr | $55.15/hr |
| U S | 17,860 | 607 | $44.51/hr | $0.45/hr | $28.80/hr | $34.09/hr | $41.57/hr | $51.41/hr | $62.48/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 330 | $31.47/hr | 5.1% |
| Dental Assistants | 290 | $23.34/hr | 6.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 80 | $30.09/hr | 5.7% |
| Optometrists | 30 | $55.29/hr | 5.9% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 20 | $41.53/hr | 3.4% |
Tasks for Radiation Therapists
- Reviews prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
- Maintains records, reports, and files as required.
- Follows principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- Photographs treated area of patient and processes film.
- Enters data into computer and sets controls to operate and adjust equipment and regulate dosage.
- Prepares equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices, and positions patient according to prescription.
- Acts as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
- Observes and reassures patient during treatment and reports unusual reactions to physician.
