0847 Radiation Specialist: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Radiation Specialist designation to Radiation Therapists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Radiation Specialist. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
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.
Typical national pay$92,060–$126,340Median $105,310 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
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Radiation Therapist
1 certification
Summary
Radiation therapist providing radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist, positioning patients accurately, administering doses, and ensuring equipment operates correctly while educating patients and maintaining records
Experience
Radiation Therapist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription
Administered prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts using radiation therapy equipment
Followed principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others
Conducted most treatment sessions independently under the general direction of the patient's physician
Entered data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage
Checked radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation
Educated and reassured patients and their families by answering questions and providing physical assistance
Skills
Working With People
Informing about patient conditions, Administering basic health care
Core Skills
Monitoring activities, Preparing medications
Checking & Planning
Examining medical instruments, Examining patients, Verifying patient information accuracy, Protecting patients and staff, Calculating numerical data for medical activitie, Developing medical treatment plans
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Radiation Specialist experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Radiation Therapists?
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Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T05:56:35.029040+00:00.
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