Air Force AFSC · Medical
44TX Radiation Oncologist
Overview
A Radiation Oncologist treats malignant diseases by delivering high doses of ionizing radiation to specific areas of a patient's body. They personalize radiation treatment to each patient's needs and target selected areas as part of that treatment.
Core Skills
- clinical decision-making
- treatment planning
- medical imaging interpretation
- radiation safety and compliance
- quality assurance and quality control
- electronic medical record documentation
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- patient communication and education
- risk assessment and mitigation
- research design and clinical trials participation
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Radiology
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- BLS
- ACLS
Career Growth
- Radiation Oncology
- DEA Registration
Also Common
- Board Certification in Radiation Oncology (ABR or AOBR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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