[Core] [20% incumbents] Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
  DWAs: Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment. | Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
  DWAs: Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
  DWAs: Analyze health-related data. | Calculate numerical data for medical activities.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
  DWAs: Analyze health-related data. | Calculate numerical data for medical activities.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
  DWAs: Develop treatment plans for patients or clients. | Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
  DWAs: Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | Supervise technical medical personnel.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
  DWAs: Process x-rays or other medical images. | Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
  DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information. | Maintain medical records.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
  DWAs: Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. | Recommend types of assistive devices. | Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
  DWAs: Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
  DWAs: Monitor operational quality or safety. | Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
  DWAs: Make patient-assistive devices or device models. | Fabricate medical devices.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
  DWAs: Develop treatment plans for patients or clients. | Recommend types of assistive devices.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Research new technologies.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
  DWAs: Analyze health-related data. | Calculate numerical data for medical activities. | Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.

[Supplemental] [19% incumbents] Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:4.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mathematics (imp:4.20 lvl:4.60) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Physics (imp:4.15 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.95 lvl:4.80) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Biology (imp:3.70 lvl:4.50) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.58 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:3.56 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Design (imp:3.45 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Education and Training (imp:3.35 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.89 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.80 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.60 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:2.40 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:2.20 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:2.20 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administration and Management (imp:2.05 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.05 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.00 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.00 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.90 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mechanical (imp:1.84 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.75 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.60 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.25 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.20 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.20 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:1.20 lvl:0.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  History and Archeology (imp:1.16 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.15 lvl:0.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.15 lvl:0.25) — 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 ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Static Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.80 lvl:4.90) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.53 lvl:5.20) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.35 lvl:5.50) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.32 lvl:5.65) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:4.26 lvl:5.40) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.26 lvl:5.25) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.25 lvl:5.20) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:4.21 lvl:4.90) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.95 lvl:5.15) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.89 lvl:4.75) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.89 lvl:5.05) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.80 lvl:4.35) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.70 lvl:4.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.55 lvl:4.32) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:4.10) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.35 lvl:3.65) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.35 lvl:4.10) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.32 lvl:3.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.30 lvl:3.68) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.85) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.16 lvl:3.70) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.11 lvl:3.75) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.95) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.45) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.75 lvl:3.65) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.70 lvl:2.85) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.65 lvl:2.90) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.55 lvl:2.74) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.35 lvl:2.90) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.30 lvl:2.40) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.25 lvl:2.20) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.90 lvl:1.80) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:1.50) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.85 lvl:1.55) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.75 lvl:1.35) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.70 lvl:1.50) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.65 lvl:1.75) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.58 lvl:1.35) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.58 lvl:1.21) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — 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.
  Cooperation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.28) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.13) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Adaptability (imp:1.61) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Innovation (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.38) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.11) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.86) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.47) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  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.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  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.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:2.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 3,410
  annual_median    : $147,470
  annual_pct10     : $111,670
  annual_pct25     : $132,080
  annual_pct75     : $167,030
  annual_pct90     : $185,450
  annual_mean      : $148,500
  hourly_median    : $70.90

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($189,280)
  lowest_state     : West Virginia ($45,350)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.174x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (27 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    3,080  median: $ 147,980
  Educational Services                     emp:      120  median: $ 136,090
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       40  median: $ 157,620

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A medical physicist is a health professional with specialist education and training in the concepts and techniques of applying physics in medicine and competent to practice independently in one or more of the subfields (specialties) of medical physics. A medical physicist plays a fundamental role in applying physics to medicine, but particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The scientific and technological progress in medical physics has led to a variety of skills that must be integrated into the role of a medical physicist in order for them to perform their job. The "medical services" provided to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic treatments must, therefore, be the result of different but complementary skills. In general, the medical physicist is responsible for all scientific and technical aspects of imaging, radiation treatment, and radiation safety. It is their occupational role to ensure that medical modalities offered to patients are met with the utmost quality assurance. It is the medical physicist that manages and supervises the efforts of dosimetrists, therapists and technologists in that capacity.


== Education and training ==


=== Australia and New Zealand ===
The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) is the professional body that oversees the education and certification of medical physicists in Australia and New Zealand and has a mission to advance services and professional standards in medical physics and biomedical engineering.


=== Europe ===
The presence of Medical Physicists at Expert level ('Medical Physics Experts') in healthcare in the European Union is required by the 2013/59/Euratom directive. The European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics(EFOMP) has defined a detailed inventory of learning outcomes for Medical Physics Experts in terms of Knowledge, Skills and Competences (the latter in Europe means 'responsibilities'). In Europe the professional preparation for Medical Physicists typically consists of a first degree in Physics or equivalent (e.g., biophysics, electrical or mechanical engineering, computing), a Masters in Medical Physics and a 2-year training Residency. The European Commission has produced 'European Guidelines on the Medical Physics Expert'.


==== Finland ====
In Finland the qualification of medical physicist is comparable to specialisation of physicians. In contrast to many other countries, qualified medical physicist is considered as a post-graduate university education requiring a licentiate's degree or a PhD and a 5-year training residency.


==== Syrian Arab Republics ====
In 2013, Damascus University instituted a Master's program in Medical Physics, which has significantly contributed to the training of numerous medical physicists across various university and local hospitals, as well as several universities within the Syrian Arab Republic. This program has facilitated the dissemination of knowledge through the publication of several external research articles addressing the role of medical physicists in oncology. Furthermore, it has resulted in the production of multiple academic textbooks in the field of medical physics.


==== United Kingdom ====
From October 2011 as part of the Modernising Scientific Careers scheme, the route to accreditation as a medical physicist in England and Wales is provided by the Scientist Training Programme (STP). This scheme is a three-year graduate program provided by the National School of Healthcare Science. Entrants are required to have an undergraduate degree (first or upper second class honours) in an appropriate physical science prior to this three-year graduate program.
The STP involves a part-time MSc in Medical Physics (provided by either King's College London, University of Liverpool or Newcastle University) in addition to practical training within the National Health Service. Assessment is provided by the completion of competencies and by a final assessment similar to the OSCE undertaken by other clinical staff. Completion of the STP leads to accreditation by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Prior to 2011 the training route in the United Kingdom was administered in two parts, and this scheme is still used in Scotland (known as the Scottish Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Training Scheme (SMPCETS)).
 Part I involves limited clinical experience and a full-time MSc in medical physics. Part II involves exclusively clinical experience in which the candidate would produce a portfolio of experience and submit to the Academy for Healthcare Science which (in addition to a viva) would lead to professional accreditation by IPEM.


=== North America ===
In North America, medical physics training is offered at the master's, doctorate, post-doctorate and/or residency levels. A professional doctorate has also been recently introduced as an option. Several universities in Canada and the United States offer these degrees.
As of October 2013, over 70 universities in North America have medical physics graduate programs or residencies that are accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). The majority of residencies are therapy, but diagnostic and nuclear have also been on the rise in the past several years.
In the United States, professional certification is obtained from the American Board of Radiology (for all 4 areas) the American Board of Medical Physics (for MRI), the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (for Nuc Med and PET).  As of 2012, enrollment in a CAMPEP-accredited residency or graduate program is required to start the ABR certification process.  As of 2013, completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency is required to advance to part 2 of the ABR certification process.
In Canada, professional certification is obtained from the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (for all 4 areas and Mammography). Since 2016, eligibility requirements for Radiation Oncology Physics certification includes graduation and post-graduate training from a CAMPEP accredited institution.


=== Russia ===
The Association of Medical Physicists in Russia is organized and operates [1]. Teaching of medical physics is carried out at Moscow State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology [2], Kuban State University. The scientific journal "Medical Physics" is published [3].


=== International ===
There are regular regional and international educational medical physics activities. The oldest of these is the International College on Medical Physics at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy. This College has educated more than 1000 medical physicists from developing countries.


== See also ==
Clinical laboratory scientist
Healthcare scientist
List of publications in physics: Biophysics and medical physics
Modernising Scientific Careers
Physicist
European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP)


== References ==


== External links ==
Human Health Campus, The official website of the International Atomic Energy Agency dedicated to Professionals in Radiation Medicine. This site is managed by the Division of Human Health, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Canadian Organization of Medical Physicist - Organisation canadienne des physiciens médicaux
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine
medicalphysicsweb.org from the Institute of Physics
AIP Medical Physics portal
University of Toronto - Medical Biophysics Department
Journal of Biophysics
Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) - UK
European Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (EFOMP)

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Medical Dosimetrists are specialized healthcare professionals who design and calculate radiation treatment plans for cancer patients, working as critical members of radiation oncology teams. They use advanced computer systems and physics principles to determine precise radiation doses and field arrangements that maximize tumor destruction while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. These professionals bridge the gap between medical physicists and radiation therapists, ensuring safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy treatments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Medical Dosimetrists begin their day reviewing patient cases and medical imaging studies from CT scans, MRI, and other diagnostic equipment to identify tumor locations and critical structures. They spend significant time working with specialized treatment planning software to design radiation beam arrangements, calculate dose distributions, and optimize treatment plans in consultation with radiation oncologists and medical physicists. Throughout the day, they verify complex mathematical calculations for radiation doses, develop beam modification strategies using compensators and shields, and document all treatment parameters in patient records. They regularly participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment approaches and supervise treatment simulations to ensure accurate tumor localization before actual therapy begins.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as Medical Dosimetrists possess strong analytical minds with exceptional attention to detail, as even small calculation errors can have serious patient safety consequences. They demonstrate high intellectual curiosity and enjoy solving complex three-dimensional puzzles involving radiation physics, human anatomy, and computer modeling. Successful dosimetrists are methodical workers who can maintain focus during lengthy treatment planning sessions while managing multiple patient cases simultaneously. They must be dependable team players who communicate effectively with physicians, technologists, and patients, as their work directly impacts treatment outcomes and requires coordination across the entire radiation oncology department.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Medical Dosimetrists enter the field with a bachelor's degree in a science-related field such as physics, mathematics, biology, or radiologic technology. Many then complete a post-baccalaureate certificate program specifically in medical dosimetry, which is the most common educational pathway representing 35% of practitioners according to O*NET data. Some positions require prior experience as radiation therapists or other healthcare technologists, with formal dosimetry training provided through accredited programs that combine classroom instruction in radiation physics with hands-on clinical experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Medical Dosimetrists can advance to senior dosimetry roles with increased responsibilities for complex cases, treatment planning quality assurance, and training junior staff. Many pursue specializations in advanced treatment techniques such as stereotactic radiosurgery or proton therapy, which command higher salaries and greater autonomy. Career progression may lead to chief dosimetrist positions, medical physics residencies for those with appropriate educational backgrounds, or roles in treatment planning software development and clinical research within radiation oncology departments.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Medical Dosimetrists earn a median annual salary of $147,470 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with experienced professionals earning up to $185,450 in the top percentile. The field shows significant geographic wage variation, with Washington state offering the highest compensation at $189,280 compared to West Virginia's $45,350, reflecting a 4.17x difference across states. With only 3,410 employed nationwide, this is a highly specialized niche profession concentrated primarily in health care and social assistance settings, which employ over 90% of all dosimetrists. The small workforce size combined with the growing demand for cancer treatment services suggests strong job security and potential for wage growth as healthcare systems compete for qualified professionals.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Medical Dosimetrists face moderate automation risk as artificial intelligence increasingly assists with treatment planning optimization and dose calculation verification. However, the profession's emphasis on complex problem-solving, clinical judgment, and patient-specific customization provides significant protection against full automation. The need for human oversight in safety-critical medical decisions and the requirement to adapt plans based on clinical considerations will likely preserve demand for skilled dosimetrists who can work alongside AI-enhanced planning systems.

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