A radiation Oncologist , they treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments. Some of their duties are the following they explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment, keep detailed records of treatment, monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment, and determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment.
Salary:
2016 median pay per year is $80,160 and $38.54 per hour.
Education:
To become one you will need to complete programs that lead to an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in radiation And must be licensed or certified in most states.
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Do you think you would like to be one? Why or Why not?
I don't think I would like to become one for many reasons, mainly since it doesn't interest me. The idea of working with patients that I have to conduct a treatment for them using radiation therapy scares me. Also delivering the idea to them and messing up and telling them the false information also scares me.
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