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Job satisfaction among radiation therapy educators.

Larry G Swafford1, Jeffrey S Legg

  • 1Ivy Tech State College, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.

Radiologic Technology
|July 13, 2007
PubMed
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Radiation therapy educators report low job satisfaction, ranking in the lowest 25th percentile. Addressing factors like policies and compensation is crucial for retention and to combat shortages.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Workforce Studies

Background:

  • Job satisfaction is a key factor in employee retention.
  • A shortage of radiation therapists and educators exists in the US.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess job satisfaction among certified radiation therapy educators.
  • To identify factors influencing job satisfaction in this group.

Main Methods:

  • Survey administered to 158 radiation therapy educators.
  • Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) used to measure job satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • 90 usable surveys returned (56.9% response rate).
  • Educators scored in the lowest 25th percentile for general job satisfaction.

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  • Higher satisfaction reported for moral values, social service, and achievement.
  • Lower satisfaction linked to policies, advancement, and compensation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Radiation therapy educators experience low job satisfaction.
    • Institutions need to improve recruitment and retention strategies.
    • Addressing satisfaction may alleviate educator and therapist shortages.