JobSOC 29-1124

Radiation Therapists

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist51.0907

02.

Draws on

Customer and Personal Service4.6 of 5
English Language4.0 of 5
Medicine and Dentistry4.0 of 5
Physics3.8 of 5
Mathematics3.6 of 5
Education and Training3.5 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.