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Radiation Therapists

SOC 29-1124.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers clinical radiation therapy practice in hospital-based and freestanding radiation oncology centers, spanning patient treatment delivery, equipment operation, safety compliance, and departmental leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Patient positioning protocols — follow established alignment procedures under direct supervision in a clinical radiation therapy suite.
  2. Radiation therapy equipment — identify major components and verify basic operational readiness under the guidance of a senior therapist.
  3. Treatment prescriptions and patient charts — review and interpret documentation with supervisor oversight before each scheduled session.
  4. Radiation protection principles — apply foundational shielding and dosimetry safety measures under direct instruction in a clinical treatment room.
  5. Patient identification procedures — confirm identity using two-factor verification protocols before initiating any treatment session.
  6. Treatment console controls — enter basic patient data and select preset parameters under close supervision during introductory clinical rotations.
  7. Patient communication — use active listening and clear verbal explanations to reassure anxious patients during initial positioning steps.
  8. Prescribed radiation dosage records — transcribe physician-ordered dose information accurately into electronic medical record systems with supervisor review.
  9. Equipment malfunction indicators — recognize and report abnormal readings or warning signals to a senior therapist during monitored equipment checks.
  10. Clinical time management — organize task sequences for patient preparation and room setup under structured daily schedules provided by the department.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Patient treatment positioning — execute precise immobilization and alignment techniques independently for routine cases in a linear accelerator treatment room.
  2. Prescribed radiation doses — administer established dose fractions to targeted body regions using standard therapy equipment with minimal oversight.
  3. Long-term treatment plan implementation — conduct the majority of scheduled treatment sessions autonomously in accordance with the physician's documented plan.
  4. Equipment operational checks — perform pre-treatment safety inspections and document equipment status in departmental quality assurance logs.
  5. Radiation protection compliance — consistently apply ALARA principles for patient, self, and co-workers across daily clinical operations.
  6. Treatment console operation — adjust equipment settings and regulate dosage parameters by entering precise data into computerized control systems.
  7. Patient reaction monitoring — observe patients throughout treatment delivery and escalate unexpected adverse reactions promptly to the supervising physician.
  8. Diagnostic and prescription review — independently verify diagnosis, prescription details, and chart accuracy before initiating each treatment session.
  9. Electronic data entry accuracy — maintain detailed and error-free patient treatment records within medical software systems used in a hospital outpatient setting.
  10. Interdepartmental coordination — communicate relevant patient status updates effectively with nursing, dosimetry, and physician staff during routine care transitions.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex patient positioning — adapt immobilization and alignment strategies for non-standard anatomical presentations across the full scope of treatment sites without supervision.
  2. Full-scope treatment delivery — independently administer all prescribed radiation therapy modalities, managing deviations from standard protocol within established clinical guidelines.
  3. Critical patient assessment — evaluate unusual physiological or emotional patient reactions during treatment and determine whether to halt delivery or escalate to the physician.
  4. Equipment performance optimization — analyze operational data from therapy equipment and implement parameter adjustments to maintain prescribed dosage accuracy.
  5. Radiation safety leadership — enforce radiation protection standards for patients, staff, and visitors and identify compliance gaps during departmental safety audits.
  6. Treatment plan verification — conduct thorough pre-treatment reviews of prescriptions, simulation images, and dosimetry calculations to confirm plan integrity before execution.
  7. Complex problem resolution — apply critical thinking to diagnose and resolve scheduling conflicts, equipment irregularities, or patient tolerance issues within a busy oncology department.
  8. Clinical documentation quality — author comprehensive and precise treatment records, incident reports, and progress notes that support continuity of multidisciplinary cancer care.
  9. Patient-centered communication — tailor education and emotional support strategies to individual patient needs and literacy levels throughout extended treatment courses.
  10. Emerging technology application — evaluate and integrate updated medical software tools or imaging-guided radiotherapy technologies into established clinical workflows.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Departmental practice standards — develop, revise, and implement radiation therapy protocols and quality assurance policies that govern practice across the entire treatment center.
  2. Clinical staff development — design and deliver structured training programs for emerging and developing radiation therapists within an accredited clinical education environment.
  3. Organizational safety culture — lead department-wide radiation protection initiatives, conduct root-cause analyses of incidents, and report outcomes to institutional leadership.
  4. Strategic equipment planning — evaluate capital equipment proposals, oversee commissioning of new linear accelerators, and direct operational readiness testing with medical physics teams.
  5. Multidisciplinary care coordination — represent the radiation therapy department in tumor board meetings and collaborate at the executive level with oncology, nursing, and administrative leadership.
  6. Regulatory and accreditation compliance — oversee adherence to NRC, state, and Joint Commission standards and manage accreditation submissions on behalf of the department.
  7. Performance improvement leadership — design and interpret quality metrics dashboards, identify systemic inefficiencies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across radiation therapy services.
  8. Advanced staff mentorship — provide ongoing performance coaching, competency evaluations, and career development guidance to a team of radiation therapists at all experience levels.
  9. Patient experience strategy — establish service orientation benchmarks and lead initiatives that measurably improve patient satisfaction scores across a radiation oncology program.
  10. Workforce and scheduling governance — direct staffing models, manage resource allocation, and build contingency coverage plans to sustain uninterrupted treatment delivery across a multi-vault facility.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Emerging
  1. AI-flagged chart review — reads AI-generated summaries of patient prescriptions and diagnosis records to cross-check treatment details before positioning the patient, while a supervising therapist verifies all clinical decisions Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Treatment-session documentation support — uses AI tools to draft session notes and flag documentation gaps, then personally reviews and signs off on all entries against the physician's long-term treatment plan Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Radiation protection compliance checking — applies AI-assisted monitoring alerts to verify that shielding and exposure parameters align with established safety standards, retaining direct oversight of all protection protocols WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Positioning accuracy verification — directs AI-assisted imaging analysis to confirm patient alignment against the treatment prescription, then independently adjusts setup before administering the prescribed dose Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Operations monitoring augmentation — interprets AI-generated equipment performance data during treatment sessions to detect deviations in real time, escalating anomalies to the supervising physician when clinical thresholds are breached Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Patient-specific treatment plan reading — leverages AI-summarized oncology literature and protocol updates to stay current on evolving dose standards, integrating findings into independent session execution WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI workflow integration leadership — evaluates and configures AI tools for chart review, positioning verification, and session monitoring across the department, setting the institutional standard for human-AI task boundaries in radiation therapy Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Complex case AI delegation — hands off multi-variable dosimetry cross-checks to AI analytic systems for high-complexity treatment plans, critically audits the outputs against physician prescription before administration, and documents where AI judgment diverged from clinical expectation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication8 statements
Emerging
  1. Patient intake communication — collects basic patient identification and treatment history through structured review of charts and prescriptions in preparation for therapy sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Treatment explanation — describes radiation therapy procedures to patients using plain language to reduce anxiety before initial sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Symptom reporting communication — documents and verbally conveys observed patient reactions and unusual responses to supervising physicians during treatment sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inter-professional communication — relays treatment plan parameters and equipment settings to oncology team members with accuracy and appropriate clinical terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Patient reassurance communication — maintains calm, clear verbal interaction with patients throughout treatment sessions to monitor comfort and manage fear while equipment operates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adverse event communication — communicates unexpected patient reactions promptly and precisely to physicians, including dosage data and observable symptom details, to support rapid clinical decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cross-disciplinary treatment communication — leads case briefings with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and physicists to synthesize prescription requirements, positioning data, and patient response trends into a coherent treatment narrative Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient education communication — designs and delivers individualized explanations of long-term radiation therapy plans, side-effect management, and safety protocols that align with each patient's health literacy level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership8 statements
Emerging
  1. Independent session initiation — begins routine treatment sessions under general physician direction by applying established protocols without requiring step-by-step supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety adherence leadership — models radiation protection principles for self, patients, and bystanders in the treatment suite during daily operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Treatment session ownership — conducts the majority of prescribed therapy sessions independently, applying the long-term treatment plan with confidence and clinical accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer guidance — assists newer radiation therapy students or trainees in understanding equipment setup and patient positioning procedures during clinical rotations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Clinical decision authority — makes real-time adjustments to patient positioning and equipment controls within prescribed parameters without requiring physician presence, ensuring treatment fidelity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emergency response leadership — takes immediate action to halt equipment operation and escalate care when patients exhibit adverse reactions, coordinating room response until physician assumes control Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Departmental protocol leadership — develops and champions updated radiation safety and treatment positioning standards across the therapy department, influencing team-wide practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship leadership — guides developing therapists through complex multi-field treatment setups, fostering clinical independence and professional accountability in next-generation practitioners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition8 statements
Emerging
  1. Prescription self-check — reviews own understanding of treatment prescriptions and patient charts before beginning sessions to identify gaps in comprehension Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Equipment familiarity monitoring — recognizes personal knowledge boundaries regarding radiation therapy equipment operation and seeks clarification proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Error pattern recognition — reflects on positioning or dosage entry mistakes across sessions to identify recurring gaps and adjust personal verification routines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy adaptation — adjusts approach to mastering new treatment techniques or equipment upgrades based on self-assessed strengths and weaknesses in prior training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Treatment plan comprehension auditing — systematically evaluates own interpretation of complex multi-phase prescriptions before execution to confirm alignment with physician intent Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance self-monitoring — tracks personal accuracy in patient setup and dosage delivery over time, using outcome data to refine clinical technique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Cognitive load management — anticipates moments of high complexity in concurrent patient scheduling and proactively restructures personal workflow to prevent oversight during equipment operation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reflective practice modeling — articulates metacognitive strategies for safe clinical decision-making to trainees, demonstrating how self-monitoring prevents dosimetric and positioning errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking8 statements
Emerging
  1. Prescription verification — cross-references patient identification, diagnosis, and treatment prescription before administering radiation to confirm accuracy of all data inputs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Equipment anomaly recognition — identifies visible or audible signs of improper equipment operation during pre-treatment checks and flags concerns before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Dosage parameter analysis — evaluates entered computer controls against prescribed dosage specifications to detect discrepancies prior to beam activation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient response evaluation — distinguishes between expected treatment side effects and unexpected adverse reactions by analyzing observable symptoms against clinical norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-field treatment logic — analyzes complex multi-angle radiation field configurations to verify that beam paths, shielding placement, and isocenter alignment match the treatment plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Clinical evidence integration — synthesizes imaging data, physician prescription, and patient condition assessments to determine optimal positioning approach for each treatment fraction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Treatment plan discrepancy resolution — identifies inconsistencies between physician prescription, dosimetrist calculations, and imaging data, initiates evidence-based clarification with the treatment team before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Quality assurance reasoning — evaluates departmental treatment delivery records to detect systematic dosimetric or positioning errors and proposes protocol modifications grounded in physics principles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration8 statements
Emerging
  1. Oncology team integration — participates in scheduled treatment planning meetings by contributing patient positioning observations and flagging practical delivery concerns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Shared patient care participation — coordinates patient handoffs between therapy sessions with other radiation therapists to ensure continuity of positioning and dosage records Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary coordination — collaborates with dosimetrists and medical physicists to confirm equipment calibration and field setup parameters align with the approved treatment plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Nursing team collaboration — communicates patient comfort and reaction observations to nursing staff to support integrated side-effect management across the care team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional treatment execution — partners with radiation oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists to implement complex treatment plans accurately, reconciling each discipline's input in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emergency collaboration — coordinates rapidly with physicians and nursing staff during adverse patient events, providing precise equipment and dosage data to support immediate clinical decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Quality improvement collaboration — leads multidisciplinary working groups to analyze treatment delivery outcomes, integrating perspectives from oncology, physics, and therapy to improve departmental protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Training collaboration — co-designs clinical simulation exercises with physicists and oncologists that prepare therapy teams to manage complex positioning and equipment scenarios together Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character8 statements
Emerging
  1. Radiation safety accountability — consistently follows established radiation protection protocols for patient, self, and bystanders without exception, even in routine low-risk scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient dignity respect — treats patients with consistent respect and sensitivity during physically vulnerable treatment positioning procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Prescription integrity — refuses to administer treatment without complete verification of patient identity, diagnosis, and prescription, maintaining ethical standards under scheduling pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accurate documentation practice — records dosage delivery, equipment settings, and patient reactions with precision and honesty in the medical record after every session Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Adverse event transparency — reports equipment malfunctions, dosage deviations, or unexpected patient reactions fully and promptly to supervising physicians without minimizing clinical significance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundaries maintenance — upholds appropriate therapeutic boundaries with patients experiencing fear, grief, or chronic illness across extended multi-week treatment courses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical advocacy — identifies and escalates systemic safety concerns or protocol lapses within the department, prioritizing patient welfare over institutional convenience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Role modeling professionalism — demonstrates unwavering ethical conduct and clinical accountability in high-pressure or ambiguous situations, setting the behavioral standard for the therapy team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity8 statements
Emerging
  1. Positioning problem-solving — proposes alternative patient positioning approaches when standard setups are contraindicated by patient anatomy or physical limitation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Comfort adaptation — improvises practical solutions for patient immobilization and comfort using available accessories when standard devices are insufficient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Workflow innovation — identifies inefficiencies in daily treatment scheduling or equipment setup sequences and proposes adjusted workflows that reduce patient wait time without compromising accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient anxiety mitigation — develops individualized, creative approaches to help patients manage claustrophobia or procedure fear during confined treatment setups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex case adaptation — designs modified treatment delivery approaches for patients with unusual anatomical presentations, prosthetics, or co-morbidities that prevent standard positioning protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Patient communication creativity — creates customized visual or tactile explanations of radiation treatment mechanics that align with individual patient comprehension styles and educational backgrounds Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Protocol innovation — contributes novel positioning techniques or quality assurance procedures that improve dosimetric accuracy or patient safety, formally proposing changes to departmental standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Educational tool development — creates original training materials, simulations, or clinical scenarios that prepare therapy staff for rare or complex treatment delivery challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset8 statements
Emerging
  1. Technology adaptation — approaches new radiation therapy equipment or software systems with openness, investing time in learning updated controls before independent operation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — accepts corrective input from supervising physicians and physicists on treatment delivery technique and applies adjustments in subsequent sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Continuing education engagement — pursues formal and informal learning opportunities in radiation physics, dosimetry updates, and emerging treatment modalities to expand clinical competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Error learning — analyzes personal positioning or data-entry errors after incident reviews to extract specific lessons that inform future practice improvements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Treatment modality expansion — actively seeks experience with advanced delivery technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, or stereotactic radiosurgery beyond core competency requirements to broaden clinical capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance feedback integration — systematically applies peer review and physicist quality assurance feedback to refine treatment delivery precision across successive patient fractions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — creates formal and informal structures within the therapy department that normalize continuous skill development and honest discussion of clinical near-misses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Advanced certification pursuit — leads by example in pursuing advanced clinical certifications and shares acquired knowledge through department in-services that elevate the entire team's competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness8 statements
Emerging
  1. Pre-treatment focus — establishes a deliberate mental check before each session to confirm readiness, equipment status, and patient identity before initiating radiation delivery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Attentive patient observation — maintains sustained visual and verbal attention to patient comfort and behavior throughout treatment delivery, avoiding distraction during beam-on periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotional regulation during patient distress — maintains calm and steady clinical presence when patients express fear, pain, or emotional distress during treatment sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Workflow mindfulness — monitors multiple concurrent tasks during busy treatment schedules — equipment checks, data entry, and patient interaction — without losing accuracy on any individual step Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-stakes attention management — sustains precise concentration during complex multi-field treatments where equipment parameter changes require sequential verification at each control step Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Compassionate presence — attends fully to patient emotional and physical state throughout each session, noticing subtle signs of adverse reaction before they escalate to reportable events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Stress-aware team leadership — recognizes signs of cognitive fatigue or emotional burnout in colleagues and proactively initiates workload adjustments or support conversations before patient safety is compromised Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional mindfulness modeling — facilitates structured reflection practices within the therapy team that improve collective attention management and reduce treatment delivery errors across high-volume scheduling periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude8 statements
Emerging
  1. Emotional endurance introduction — maintains professional composure when working with patients who are seriously ill, disfigured, or experiencing visible suffering during initial clinical exposure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — continues following established protocols calmly when equipment behavior or patient response deviates slightly from expectation, seeking guidance rather than withdrawing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Extended treatment relationship resilience — sustains consistent therapeutic care quality across weeks-long daily treatment courses with the same patient, even as the patient's condition deteriorates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-volume schedule endurance — maintains precision in patient positioning and dosage delivery across full days of consecutive treatment sessions without allowing fatigue to compromise accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Patient loss processing — continues to provide skilled, compassionate care to remaining patients following the death of a patient under treatment, processing grief without allowing it to compromise clinical performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emergency composure — responds to unexpected equipment failure or patient medical emergency with decisive, protocol-driven action, suppressing panic to maintain safe treatment room management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Sustained advocacy under adversity — persists in escalating legitimate patient safety concerns or protocol violations despite institutional resistance, maintaining ethical resolve over time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team resilience leadership — supports colleagues through collective high-stress periods such as equipment outages, patient crises, or institutional change by modeling grounded, courageous professional persistence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist) · Dosimetrist · Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (Radiation Oncology RN) · Radiation Therapist (RT) · Radiation Therapy Technician · Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) · Radiologic Therapist · Radiology Therapist · Registered Radiation Therapist · Staff Radiation Therapist
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationSpeakingMonitoringCoordinationTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingOperation and ControlWritingActive LearningInstructing
Knowledge domains
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryPhysicsMathematicsEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsTherapy and CounselingPsychologyBiologyAdministrative
Abilities
Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionSpeech Clarity
Work styles
EmpathyCooperationAttention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntegrity
Technology
Medical softwareDevelopment environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
  2. Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  3. Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
  4. Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
  5. Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
  6. Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
  7. Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
  8. Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
CIP education codes
51.0907

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