Radiation Therapists

in California

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist 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. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Coordination	76	46
Operation and Control	80	49
Operation Monitoring	80	43
Reading Comprehension	80	60
Science	80	49
Writing	76	46

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	1,200	1,400	200	16.7	830

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$70.84	$55.46	$67.69	$0.00

Education

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Workers must have a Associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Radiation Therapists

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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