The radiation therapist administers radiation treatments to the patient. The board certified radiation therapist performs CT simulations and delivers radiation treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. The radiation therapist must be proficient in the use of state of the art treatment equipment including linear accelerators, simulators, CT scanners and computerized record and verify equipment.
Radiation therapists complete a two-to-four year educational program following high school or college. They take a special examination and must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. In addition, many states require that radiation therapists be licensed.
Radiation Therapists in the CT Control Room
