Career Project by j zumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re en-us 2016-10-04 16:32:01 UTC 2025-11-02 08:32:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png What Radiation Therapists Do jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128249916 Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.]]> 2016-10-04 16:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128249916 Work Environment jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250128 Radiation therapists work in hospitals, offices of physicians, and outpatient centers. Most radiation therapists work full time.]]> 2016-10-04 16:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250128 How to Become a Radiation Therapist jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250308 Most radiation therapists complete programs that lead to an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy. Radiation therapists must be licensed or certified in most states. Requirements vary by state, but often include passing a national certification exam.]]> 2016-10-04 16:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250308 Pay jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250530 The median annual wage for radiation therapists was $80,220 in May 2015.]]> 2016-10-04 16:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250530 Job Outlook jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250811 Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The risk of cancer increases as people age, so an aging population may increase demand for radiation therapists.]]> 2016-10-04 16:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128250811 Job Description jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128253917
  • Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment
  • Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation
  • Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly
  • X ray the patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment
  • Check computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body
  • Operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation
  • Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment
  • Keep detailed records of treatment

    • ]]>     2016-10-04 16:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128253917     Work jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128257476 Radiation therapists operate machines called linear accelerators, which are used to deliver radiation therapy. These machines direct high-energy x rays at specific cancer cells in a patient's body, shrinking or removing them. ]]> 2016-10-04 17:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128257476 Advancement  jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128557477 With additional education and certification, therapists can become medical dosimetrists. Dosimetrists are responsible for calculating the correct dose of radiation that is used in the treatment of cancer patients.]]> 2016-10-05 16:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128557477 Pros and Cons jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128559364 Pro- Radiation Therapists make the most pay in comparison with other jobs that require the same few years of training.
    Con- There is great deal of stress associated with the job. You have to have a very high EQ and you have to be very accepting. 
    Pro- Having the training required for the job, a radiation Therapist can go into several other fields that are related to Oncology.
    Con- The work hours can be very strenuous and patients can be difficult due to depression. ]]>     2016-10-05 16:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128559364     Radiation Therapist  jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128885993 2016-10-06 16:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128885993 College jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128889347 Tuition | $45,008
    Room & Board | $12,760
    Other Expenses | $2,364
    Books & Supplies | $1,212]]>     2016-10-06 16:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128889347     jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128898341 2016-10-06 16:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128898341 By Jaclyn Zumwalt jzumwalt5548 https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128898916 2016-10-06 16:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jzumwalt5548/51ktmx6sp2re/wish/128898916