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Radiation Oncologist

Radiation Oncologists are highly trained doctors who treat different types of cancer using radiation therapies. They generally work as part of a specialist care team of doctors, oncology nurses, and radiation technicians to develop and deliver a cancer treatment program that best suits the patient.

As a Radiation Oncologist you could be examining the internal structures and organ functionality of a new patient, making a cancer diagnosis and explaining the ramifications to the patient and their immediate family, discussing a cancer diagnosis with a surgeon, administering radiopaque substances to a patient, carrying out diagnostic tests using a gamma camera, or attending a conference for radiation technicians and oncologists.

This is a very demanding occupation and to succeed you will need a high standard of academic performance, a lifelong commitment to learning the latest radiation technologies and therapy practices, and outstanding communication skills.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $182,000
Skill level Unknown

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