Radiation Therapists (29-1124)

Occupation description:  Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

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2019 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
45	15	33.3	45.5	30.3

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	5
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	2
UI claimants previously working in occupation	2

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	3
Number of job position postings	0
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	0.0

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training