Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 07/2013 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.38 | 07/2013 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.38 | 07/2013 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.25 | 07/2013 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.62 | 07/2013 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription. | Core | 103 | 07/2013 |
| Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards. | Core | 103 | 07/2013 |
| Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others. | Core | 102 | 07/2013 |
| Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification. | Core | 102 | 07/2013 |
| Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician. | Core | 103 | 07/2013 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 4.88 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.75 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.64 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.52 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.73 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.23 | 11/2023 |