TRAITS

for Success

team player

helpful to people

detail oriented

excellent critical thinking skills

 
adiation plays a major role in treating cancer by
relieving symptoms, and many times, producing a cure.
It is often supplemental with surgery or chemotherapy, and
requires skillful application by radiation therapists.  These
therapists position patients and give prescribed radiation
under the direction of a radiation oncologist (physician
specializing in the treatment of cancer through radiation). 
They provide emotional support to patients, keep records,
administer treatment, and provide radiation protection for

their patients and themselves.

 
Average Starting Salary $48,920
Work Environment
Cancer centers
Colleges and universities
Hospitals
Physicians' offices
Research laboratories
Academic Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent
is required.  Four options are
available:  one- and two-year
hospital-based certificate
programs, two-year associate
degree programs, and four-year
bachelor's degree programs. 
Admission to one-year certificate
programs is restricted to graduates
of accredited radiography programs.
 
Licensure, Certification and
Registration
Licensure is not required in Georgia,
but certification may be obtained
through the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists.
 
 
Professional Organizations
American Registry of Radiologic
   Technologists
(651) 687-0048
www.arrt.org
 
American Society of Radiologic
   Technologists
(800) 444-2778
www.asrt.org
 
 
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Certificate Bachelor's Degree
Institute of Allied Medical Professions Armstrong Atlantic State University
  Medical College of Georgia
Associate Degree  
Coosa Valley Technical College Advanced Certificate
  Armstrong Atlantic State University
  Grady Health System
  Medical College of Georgia
 
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