Salary for Radiation Therapists

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Radiation therapists work under the supervision and direction of radiologists to deliver radiation therapy to patients. They position patients according to prescription, and administer the prescribed doses of radiation. If adverse reactions occur, they consult with physicians, and shut down equipment immediately. In addition to participating actively in the treatment of patients, these individuals also calculate the amount of radiation given during each treatment. They follow procedures regarding exposure to radiation for themselves and patients, and check equipment frequently to ensure proper operation. An Associate's degree is required for this occupation.

A Radiation Therapist will normally receive an average salary on a scale from $60,080 - $132,930 based on the level of education. usually receive a pay level of ninety-four thousand three hundred dollars per year.

can obtain the highest salaries in California, where they can earn average pay scales of near $126,610. These people are compensated the highest in Wholesale Trade, where they receive normal pay levels of $109,310.

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