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Delivers radiation treatments to cancer patients. Also helps train radiation therapy students.
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| Skills/Talents |
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Communication skills, human relations skills, ability to work independently as well as within a team atmosphere, lifelong learner, work with complex technology and procedures.
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| Work Setting |
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Patient treatment areas within Oncology.
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| Work Hours |
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Typically Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with some on-call.
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| Education |
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Graduate of an approved/accredited radiation therapy program. There are associate degree programs, radiography and radiation therapy programs and bachelor's degree programs.
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| Qualifications |
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Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy. Continuing education.
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| Recommended High School Classes |
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college prep, computer applications, health education, advanced sciences (biology and chemistry), anatomy/physiology, algebra, second language and psychology
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| Minnesota Median Salary |
| $34.36/hour ($71,744/yr) |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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