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Avg. Salary
$132,600
per year
Hours / Day
12
Days / Week
3
working days
About this career
A radiation therapist is a healthcare professional who helps treat patients with cancer and other diseases by using carefully targeted radiation therapy. Working closely with radiation oncologists and other members of the healthcare team, they operate specialized machines that deliver radiation to tumors while protecting as much healthy tissue as possible. They carefully position patients for each treatment, monitor the equipment, and make sure every session is performed safely and accurately. Radiation therapists also provide support and encouragement to patients throughout their treatment, answering questions and helping them feel as comfortable as possible. They typically work in hospitals, cancer treatment centers, or medical clinics. Becoming a radiation therapist usually requires completing an accredited education program and earning certification or a state license, depending on where they work. This career is a great fit for students who are interested in healthcare, science, technology, and helping others during challenging times.
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Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$109,700
Average
$132,600
High
$149,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
3 on · 4 off per cycle
Average shifts are 12 hours for three weekdays. Weekend shifts often rotate.
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Overall Rank
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