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Radiation therapists have a potentially dangerous job since they work with radioactive materials, however, there are numerous safety procedures, and if followed correctly, the job is not particularly dangerous. The median yearly salary for a radiation therapist in the U.S. is $74,813.
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What do radiation therapist do?
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are radiation therapist jobs growing is there demand for radiation therapist?
There is an extremely high demand for jobs in the medical field right now, so the answer is definitely YES! my sister wad laid off from her radiation therapy job last May, in Fla and CANNOT find a job. She worked at her facility for 1o yrs and has been a R.T. fo 22yrs
How much money does a radiation therapist earn?
There is a "salary calculator" tool on this website: http://www.salary.com/ Enter the job title and zip code for your area and it will provide you with the average salary comensurate with the job. Anna Webb
What kind of experience does one need for radiation therapist jobs?
To be a radiation therapist or radiotherapist, one will need to have a degree in radiation therapy. Similarly, radiation therapists with a Master or Doctoral degree can also prescribe medication.
Is it dangerous to be around radiation patients?
When sick people are treated with radiation, that does not make them radioactive. Radiation is dangerous, but radiation patients are not.
How much does a radiation therapist earn?
There is a "salary calculator" tool on this website: http://www.salary.com/ Enter the job title and zip code for your area and it will provide you with the average salary comensurate with the job. Anna Webb
Are alpha radiation dangerous?
Any electromagnetic radiation can be dangerous. Alpha waves are higher on the radiation scale than x-rays so yes, they are dangerous.
How much does a radiation therapist make a year?
around $59,662 a year.
Is biology class needed to become a radiation therapist?
100% yes.
How long do you attend school to become a radiation therapist?
To become a radiation therapist you must have certain technical training and education. You would attend a college with an accredited program and then you obtain the necessary licenses to begin work.
Where is the best place to find jobs as a therapist?
There are several great places a person can find a job as a therapist. Some companies have online sites looking for therapists. Also, the classified section of the newspaper has job listings and someone could find a therapist job there.
What job category has the most advertisements for unfilled job opportunities?
pharmacy therapist
