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Radiation Therapy Technologist (RT(T))

Radiation Therapy Technologist (RT(T)) - delivers prescribed doses of radiation treatment to patients under the supervision of a radiation oncologist. The RT(T) also monitors patients, reports adverse events and side effects, prepares the radioactive materials used in treatment, maintains radiation safety standards, and assists in treatment planning.

Allied Health Field:		Radiation Therapy Technologist
Length of Training:		1 to 2 years
Education or Training Requirement:		Certificate Program or Associate's Degree
Requirements for Certification, Registration or Licensure:		Certification Exam
*Earning Potential:**		$40,000 to $64,000
Where They Work:		Hospitals, outpatient cancer treatment centers, research institutions.

*The salary figures cited here are intended to give an idea of the range for what one can earn within the professions listed. Each JHS partner has its own pay scale; these figures are based on salary averages for the Year 2002. Of course, any starting salary is based on an individual's experience, level of education and training.

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