How to Write a Cover Letter for Radiation Therapy
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, radiation therapists work with a team to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients, earning a median annual wage of $72,910 in 2008. A cover letter gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to potential employers and discuss additional skills, qualities and work experience not reflected in a resume. Accompany your resume with a well-written cover letter to increase your chances of landing a job as a radiation therapist.
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Open a new word processing document on your computer. Choose a clear, simple font style in size 10 to 12 point for the document text.
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Type your full name, street address, phone number and email address in the top left corner of the document. Skip a line and enter the current date by month, day and year.
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Address the letter to a human resources employee or hiring manager by name, if available. Type the contact person's name and title, name of the hospital or doctor's office, street address and phone number on the left side of the document beneath your contact information.
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Explain that you are seeking a career in radiation therapy with the hospital or private practice in the first paragraph of your cover letter. Tell the recipient how you heard about the open position or organization, such as through a job fair, newspaper advertising, website posting or personal contact.
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Detail any relevant radiation therapy certification, licenses and your previous work experience in the medical field in the second paragraph of your cover letter. Include your graduation year and the name of the university where you earned a degree in radiation therapy, since most radiation therapists are required to have at least an associate's degree.
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Write about the communication skills you possess and how that will benefit the hospital or private medical practice. Radiation therapists must have strong people skills because they interact with emotional and ill cancer patients on a daily basis, reports the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Refer the recipient to your attached resume and inquire about a follow-up interview or phone call in the last paragraph. Virginia Tech University suggests stating a specific date that you will contact the hospital or doctor's office to prove you are serious and proactive about your radiation therapy job search.
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Close out the cover letter by thanking the recipient for her time. Print out the cover letter and sign your name in script at the bottom, if you are sending your application by mail.
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