They develop treatment plans, observe and evaluate the patient's clinical progression. Radiation therapists are responsible for the safe and accurate operation of sophisticated high tech radiation producing equipment and assist in the preparation and administration of various radioactive materials to patients.
Good judgement is essential in protecting themselves as well as patients from unwanted radiation.
Education To become a radiation therapist a student must graduate from an accredited radiography program or equivalent and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam. After this process the student will be eligible to complete a 12-month certificate radiation therapy program. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists administers a national exam that can be taken after all requirements for graduation have been met.