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 What Radiation therapists doRadiation therapists are highly skilled professionals qualified by training and experience to provide treatment with ionizing radiation for cancer care. Radiation therapists work under the guidance of a radiation oncologist. They participate in the localization and setup of treatment fields and delivery of a radiation treatment. Working with other radiation therapy specialists, radiation therapists play an important role in providing the care that can lead to cure or improvement of a patient's quality of life. Requirements Radiation therapists are active, spending a lot of time on their feet and working closely with patients. They must complete an accredited program in radiation therapy and pass a national certification exam. Programs run two or four years, depending on program design, objectives and degree or certificate awarded. In Connecticut, education is available at Hartford Hospital, which offers a certificate program for people who already have baccalaureate degrees, and Gateway Community College, which uses Saint Raphael's as a clinical training site.
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