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Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

4.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will start nibbling at this role

Safer than 39% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 34% probability of automation for this role
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39%
of jobs safer
626
jobs riskier than this
+1.9%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Radiation therapists operate complex linear accelerators and work in a domain where AI treatment planning tools like Varian's Eclipse AI and Elekta's Monaco automate dosimetry calculation and plan optimization. Patient positioning, daily machine quality assurance, and real-time patient communication and support during treatment remain human responsibilities. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; radiation therapy volume grows with cancer prevalence, and the physical treatment delivery role is not automated away.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$101,990
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.9%
Little or no change
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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44% automation risk

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