[Core] [103% incumbents] Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
  DWAs: Position patients for treatment or examination.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | Administer cancer treatments.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | Provide basic health care services.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
  DWAs: Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | Enter patient or treatment data into computers.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
  DWAs: Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  DWAs: Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
  DWAs: Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
  DWAs: Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Help physicians, radiation oncologists, or clinical physicists to prepare physical or technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
  DWAs: Process x-rays or other medical images. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Schedule patients for treatment times.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
  DWAs: Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of patient information.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
  DWAs: Maintain medical facility records.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
  DWAs: Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [102% incumbents] Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Supplemental] [102% incumbents] Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
  DWAs: Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning. | Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Supplemental] [102% incumbents] Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
  DWAs: Prepare medications or medical solutions. | Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.

[Supplemental] [102% incumbents] Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
  DWAs: Prepare medications or medical solutions.

[Core] [101% incumbents] Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
  DWAs: Calculate numerical data for medical activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.56 lvl:5.30) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:4.04 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.95 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Physics (imp:3.77 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mathematics (imp:3.62 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.52 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.51 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.36 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:3.35 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:3.34 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administrative (imp:3.08 lvl:3.22) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.84 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.60 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:2.48 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.36 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.32 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.30 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Chemistry (imp:2.26 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.14 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.13 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:2.12 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:1.99 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:1.82 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.79 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.61 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:1.61 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.53 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.25 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:1.22 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.61 lvl:5.79) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.60 lvl:5.92) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.59 lvl:5.06) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.58 lvl:5.04) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.50 lvl:5.35) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.45 lvl:5.72) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.45 lvl:5.37) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.40 lvl:5.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.38 lvl:4.30) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.34 lvl:4.20) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.30 lvl:5.25) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.14 lvl:5.43) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.96 lvl:5.22) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.95 lvl:4.56) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.90 lvl:4.09) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.90 lvl:4.15) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:3.89 lvl:4.95) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.76 lvl:4.56) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.73 lvl:4.49) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.34) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.69 lvl:4.54) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.64 lvl:5.06) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.59 lvl:4.36) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.53 lvl:3.85) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.47 lvl:3.60) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.44 lvl:3.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.41 lvl:4.18) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.35 lvl:3.98) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.34 lvl:3.54) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.18 lvl:3.51) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.12 lvl:3.54) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.11 lvl:2.72) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.03 lvl:3.20) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.01 lvl:3.34) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.01 lvl:3.29) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.01 lvl:3.66) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.72 lvl:3.40) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.64 lvl:2.75) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.56 lvl:2.91) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.37 lvl:2.47) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.69 lvl:1.30) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.83) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.40) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.38) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:1.86) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.69) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.57) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:0.66) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.63) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 17,070
  annual_median    : $105,310
  annual_pct10     : $80,560
  annual_pct25     : $92,060
  annual_pct75     : $126,340
  annual_pct90     : $156,710
  annual_mean      : $114,990
  hourly_median    : $50.63

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($166,450)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($37,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.432x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (47 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,350  median: $ 105,490
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      350  median: $  81,540
  Educational Services                     emp:      220  median: $ 113,230

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A radiation therapist, therapeutic radiographer or radiotherapist is an allied health professional who works in the field of radiation oncology. Radiation therapists plan and administer radiation treatments to cancer patients in most Western countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, most European countries, and Canada, where the minimum education requirement is often a baccalaureate degree or postgraduate degrees in radiation therapy.  Radiation therapists (with master's and doctoral degrees) can also prescribe medications and radiation, interpret tests results, perform follow ups, reviews, and provide consultations to cancer patients in the United Kingdom and Ontario, Canada (possibly in Australia and New Zealand in the future as well).
In the United States, radiation therapists have a lower educational requirement (at least an associate degree of art, though many graduate with a bachelor's degree) and often require postgraduate education and certification (CMD, certified medical dosimetrist) in order to plan treatments.


== Roles & Responsibilities ==

Radiation therapists use advanced computer systems to operate sophisticated radiation therapy equipment such as linear accelerators. The therapist works closely with the radiation oncologists, medical physicists and other members of the health care team. They effectively design and treat the course of radiation treatment, in addition to managing the patient's well-being. Radiation therapists primarily treat cancer although certain other conditions may require irradiation. After the radiation oncologist has consulted with the patient and a decision has been reached that the application of radiation will benefit the patient, it then becomes the responsibility of the radiation therapist to interpret the prescription and develop a treatment plan for treatment delivery. The process of producing the final plan rests with a group of specialized radiation therapists called dosimetrists.
Since the course of radiation therapy can extend over several weeks, the radiation therapist is responsible for monitoring the condition of the patient and assessing if changes to the treatment plan are required. This is accomplished through patient re-positioning, dose calculations or other specialized methods to compensate for the changes. The therapist is responsible for quality assurance of the radiation treatment. This involves acquiring and recording all parameters needed to deliver the treatment accurately. The therapist first ensures that the patient is correctly set up for treatment; this may involve immobilization and surface-marker alignment with lasers. The therapist takes imaging studies of the targeted treatment area and reproduces the patient positioning and plan parameters daily. The therapist is responsible for the accuracy of the treatment and uses their judgment to ensure quality with regard to all aspects of treatment delivery. During the course of radiation treatment, the patient is likely to develop side effects. In such situations, the therapists will communicate these side effects with the radiation oncologist, who may adjust treatment or give medications; in some jurisdictions, specialist radiation therapists may prescribe these medications themselves. Radiation therapists & medical dosimetrists (in many countries these two professions are often indistinguishable, e.g., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK) have training in gross anatomy, physiology, radiation protection, and medical physics. They are highly skilled, highly regarded health care professionals who are integral members of the cancer care team. Radiation therapists call upon their judgment to either continue or cease radiation treatment and ensure patient safety at all times and are regulated by a governing body within their jurisdiction.


=== United Kingdom ===
Therapeutic radiographers play a vital role in the treatment of cancer as the only healthcare professionals qualified to plan and deliver radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is used either on its own or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. They manage the patient pathway through the many radiotherapy processes, as outlined below, providing care and support for patients throughout their radiotherapy treatment.
Therapeutic radiographers are trained in all the many aspects of radiotherapy including:
Simulation - using specialist x-ray fluoroscopy machines to target the area to be treated whilst minimising the amount of exposure to surrounding healthy tissue;
CT/MR Simulation - producing scans to be used for the planning of a course of radiotherapy;
Computer planning - producing a 3D plan of the dose distribution across the area to be treated;
External beam treatment - using ionizing radiation, such as high-energy x-rays, the radiographer delivers accurate doses of radiation to the tumour;
Mold Room - radiographers and technicians in the Mold Room produce immobilization/beam attenuation devices for those receiving radiotherapy to the head or neck, as well as other custom devices for a patient's treatment;
Brachytherapy - the use of small radioactive sources placed on or in tumors to treat to a high dose while avoiding normal tissues;
On treatment review - radiation therapists regularly assess patients while they are undergoing radiotherapy, prescribing drugs to counteract side effects where necessary or referring them on to other health professionals if needed.*[1] Archived 2011-10-14 at the Wayback Machine


=== Canada ===
Specialist radiation therapists in Ontario are given with prescription rights. Some of the roles of the CSRT (Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist) include pain management specialists, mycosis fungoides specialists, palliative care specialists, planning image definition, and contouring specialists.*[2]


== Qualifications & Registration ==
Vary by Country.


=== Canada ===
In Canada, most radiation therapy programs are second entry and the majority of the students have had at least one full year of university courses before entering the programs (many have finished a science or physics degree). In Alberta, a BScRT (Bachelor of Science Radiation Therapy) is being offered at the University of Alberta.  In Ontario, a BSRT (Bachelor of Science Radiation Therapy) is being offered at the University of Toronto and Laurentian University, and a BMRSc (Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science) in Radiation Therapy is being offered at McMaster University. In British Columbia, British Columbia Institute of Technology offers a BT (Bachelor of Technology) in Radiation Therapy. In Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg is offering a BSc Physics (Radiation Therapy). And in New Brunswick, the University of New Brunswick offers a BHSc (Bachelor of Health Science) in Radiation Therapy.  In Quebec Radiation Oncology technology is offered in three year cegep programs.  The CAMRT certifies therapists across Canada, but certain provinces, like Quebec, do not require the national certification if practitioners are certified with the provincial body.  The first Master of Health Science (Radiation Therapy) in Canada is being offered at the University of Toronto, which prepares practitioners for advanced roles in the radiation therapy clinic.
In Canada, there is no real distinction between Radiation Therapists and Medical Dosimetry. The title "treatment planner", or just "planner" commonly replaces "dosimetrist". Dosimetrists are commonly radiation therapists with several years of experience and have undergone in-house training. The national professional association has recently introduced a Dosimetry Specialty Certificate program to address the fact there is no specific credential (DSp). Many employers recognize the Certified Medical Dosimetrist qualification from the US (Certified Medical Dosimetrist, CMD), but neither are required for practice.


=== Australia ===
A bachelor or graduate degree in radiation therapy is required in order to register and practice.  In Aust

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Radiation therapists are allied health professionals who administer precisely prescribed radiation treatments to cancer patients using sophisticated medical equipment. They work directly with patients throughout the treatment process, operating linear accelerators and other radiation therapy machines according to radiation oncologists' treatment plans. These healthcare specialists ensure patient safety while delivering life-saving cancer treatments with exceptional accuracy and compassion.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Radiation therapists begin each day by reviewing patient treatment plans and calibrating complex radiation therapy equipment to ensure precise dosage delivery. They position patients with millimeter accuracy using immobilization devices and laser guidance systems, then operate linear accelerators to deliver prescribed radiation doses to specific tumor sites. Throughout treatments, they monitor patients for immediate reactions, document treatment sessions in electronic health records, and maintain detailed quality assurance logs. They regularly communicate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists about treatment progress, conduct patient education sessions about side effects and care instructions, and perform routine equipment safety checks to maintain treatment precision.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as radiation therapists typically possess strong analytical minds combined with deep empathy for patients facing serious illness. They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity, as treatment positioning requires precision within millimeters and equipment operation demands steady hands and focused concentration. Successful radiation therapists are natural communicators who can explain complex medical procedures in accessible terms while providing emotional support to anxious patients and families. They thrive on the technical challenges of medical technology while finding deep satisfaction in directly contributing to cancer treatment outcomes through their skilled application of physics principles in healthcare settings.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most radiation therapists enter the field with an associate's degree from an accredited radiation therapy program, which typically takes 12-24 months to complete and includes extensive clinical rotations. Some professionals hold bachelor's degrees in related health sciences before pursuing specialized radiation therapy certification. All radiation therapists must complete clinical training under supervision and pass national certification examinations administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Many states require additional licensing beyond national certification.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced radiation therapists often advance to senior technologist roles, treatment planning positions, or supervisory responsibilities overseeing radiation therapy departments. Some pursue specialized certifications in advanced techniques like stereotactic radiosurgery or proton therapy, while others transition into medical dosimetry roles requiring additional education. Career progression may also lead to education positions training new radiation therapists, quality assurance specialist roles, or sales and support positions with medical equipment manufacturers.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, radiation therapists earn a median annual salary of $105,310, with employment of 17,070 professionals nationwide. The pay range spans from $80,560 at the 10th percentile to $156,710 at the 90th percentile, reflecting the specialized nature of this healthcare role. Geographic variation is substantial, with California offering the highest wages at $166,450 annually compared to Puerto Rico at $37,560, representing a 4.43x differential. The vast majority of positions (16,350 of 17,070) are concentrated in healthcare and social assistance settings, primarily hospitals and cancer treatment centers. Job prospects remain strong due to an aging population and continued advances in cancer treatment technologies.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Radiation therapy shows moderate automation risk in equipment operation and treatment delivery, but human oversight remains critical for patient safety and care coordination. Advanced treatment planning software and robotic positioning systems are enhancing precision while reducing some manual tasks, but the profession's emphasis on patient interaction, clinical judgment, and real-time treatment monitoring provides substantial protection against full automation.

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