 | I've been very interested in Radiation Therapy as my main career choice lately. However, my mom doesn't believe it's a good idea because it would be a tough job emotionally. I'm a very caring and loving person so I feel like if I brought the right kind of energy to the table the patient would stay calm and relax. Am I looking at this all wrong? Could anyone fill me in on what it's like to be a Radiation Therapist and what you go through on a day-to-day basis?
1 answer - Asked By: Browneyes1289 - 3/23/2010 |
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 | I want to be a radiation therapist but I have heard some scary stuff. I know that you are not in the room when you are administering the treatment but what about after when you go in to check the patient? Isn't there radiation in the room still? Also what are some of the things to worry about being a radiation therapist? Schooling, work wise, environment, patient care, etc.
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 | I am so torn between the three (Ultrasound/Radiation Therapist/Dental Hygiene. I am wanting to NOT have to struggle looking for a job after I have done all of this schooling. I am also not wanting to struggle with money. I was just wanting some opinions about the situation.
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 | I live in east TN and I am interested in being a radiation therapist, but I am not finding any majors for this. Does anyone know colleges within a close range of Jefferson City that offer this major?
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 | In what should I major if I wish to become a radiation therapist? I was thinking Biology, but I honestly don't know what is needed. The college I was planning on attending does not have any type of Radiology majors...I don't even know if those exist. So in what should I major? Would I need any schooling beyond a Bachelor's?
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| I am currently deciding my major and a Radiation Therapist sounds like a fun and easy going job i can do and make people happy even in the most depressed moments. I wanted to know are you really exposed to that much radiation, that you can possibly die within 5-10 years? im kind of oblivious to this field and want to know more. Anything would help but thats my main question. If you would like to answer about schooling, tuition, salary, hours, days youd have to work, anything itd be nice to know! thanks
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 | I'm almost done my degree and I'm trying to decide where to go work; Quebec, Ontario or New York. If anyone is Radiation Therapist, please give me some details if you don't mind. I don't want to know your exact salary, that is private, but a range would be great. And if you have info on job openings, that would also be useful. Thank You!
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| Not too big just like a 00 which is about pencile or cigarette size. I want to be a radiation therapist and I love anything in the medical feild but I also love tattoos and peicings and apparently the two do not mix very well. But im still curious.
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 | I wanted to be a radiation therapist but it seems that they are not hiring. I live in Texas and I really want to stay here. Is there any careers that I should look into that does have a great job outlook? Something where I can talk to patients all day, reasonable hours, 60k+ income? NOT NURSING. I'll most likely go to either Texas State University or The University of North Texas. Thank you in advance.
1 answer - Asked By: Gabriela C - 2/24/2013 |
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 | I also have an Associate in applied science for Radiation Therapy. I haven't had any luck finding a job as a radiation therapist so far though. So I was hoping to find something to give me an edge and or money in my pocket. Currently part time as a home health aide.
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 | The only majors i see at schools are for Radiation Technology, not therapy. can i still become a radiation therapist following that path? if not, what must i do?
1 answer - Asked By: tasteslikenvy - 8/17/2011 |
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| I want to become a radiation oncologist, but I plan on working my way to the top starting as a radiation therapist; I was wondering, what are some of the side effects that tag along working in this type of environment? Can this job cause premature wrinkles,etc.?
I'm sorry... I'm vain.
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| I have a bachelors in psychology (science) with honors, I am certified in Radiation Therapy Technology and certified in Phlebotomy.
I would love to become a Radiation Therapist. Will I be a good candidate with this education. Plus I have about 100 hours of volunteer work in the ER.
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| I have a bachelors in psychology (science) with honors, I am certified in Radiation Therapy Technology and certified in Phlebotomy.
I would love to become a Radiation Therapist. Will I be a good candidate with this education. Plus I have about 100 hours of volunteer work in the ER.
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| I have a bachelors in psychology (science) with honors, I am certified in Radiation Therapy Technology and certified in Phlebotomy.
I would love to become a Radiation Therapist. Will I be a good candidate with this education. Plus I have about 100 hours of volunteer work in the ER.
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| Or do employers only want those with a bachelors? Also, starting salary for an associates degree and qualities of a radiation therapist would be nice.
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| I'm very interested about this career. I am a college freshman, I don't know what I should major in to become a medical dosimetrist. And if one becomes a radiation therapist first, are your chances more better for the oncology department to give you get on the job training? -since there isn't many medical dosimetry programs in the United States...
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 | If someone already has an associates degree do they have to complete an associates or bachelors degree program in order to become a certified radiation therapist or can they just take a certificate program at a school.
1 answer - Asked By: idegia101 - 2/9/2011 |
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| I'm very interested about this career. I am a college freshman, I don't know what I should major in to become a medical dosimetrist. And if one becomes a radiation therapist first, are your chances more better for the oncology department to give you get on the job training? -since there isn't many medical dosimetry programs in the United States...
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| I would also like to know how do they make an los angeles??? for example hourly plz... and is a better jon than a dental hygienist???
and is the schooling hard to become a radiation therapists??? what excatly do they do?? is it hard work??? plzz help!
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