Chief Radiation Therapist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Chief Radiation Therapist to lead our Radiation Oncology team. You will orient and supervise staff, ensure clinical coverage, and drive safety programs across patients and staff.

You will develop policies, oversee departmental initiatives, and mentor staff toward continued professional growth within a renowned cancer program.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include ARRT in Radiation Therapy and state certification.
• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program and CPR card.
• Seven or more years of Radiation Therapy experience with progressive responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orient new staff and students.
• Oversee staff and ensure proper coverage in clinical and support areas.
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings with Manager.
• Observe and enforce radiation safety measures for patients and staff.
• Lead departmental initiatives.
• Develop policies and procedures for therapist staff.

Skills

Staff leadership

Staff orientation

Safety compliance

Policy development

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or radiologic technology certification

Radiation Therapy Technology program graduate

ARRT licensure in Radiation Therapy

State certification for Medical Radiation Technologist

CPR certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot onU.S. News & World Report’sBest Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career.

Make it happen at Hopkins!

Our team of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, therapists and nurses are all specially trained to treat specific cancers, and we work side-by-side with other Johns Hopkins experts, including surgical oncology, medical oncology, pathology, and interventional radiology to create individualized treatment plans for each patient, using targeted technology. Our patient safety program - cited as one of the best in the nation - employs quality assurance protocols and innovative techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of all our patients.

We ensure that each patient is put at ease to ensure thorough preparation for treatment.

Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology department is currently searching for Chief Radiation Therapist to help lead our elite team. As a Chief Radiation Therapist, you will:

• Assist in orienting new staff and students
• Oversee staff and ensure proper coverage in clinical and support areas
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings with Manager
• Observe and enforce all radiation safety measures for patients and staff
• Lead departmental initiatives
• Develop policies and procedures for the therapist staff

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and internal advancement pathways.
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents to support continuing education.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• An affordable, comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision, plus family planning resources and support for child and elder care.
• A 403B retirement plan with employer contributions from Johns Hopkins to help you save for the future.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Certification in Radiologic Technology. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
• State certification for Medical Radiation Technologist
• Valid CPR card
• Seven (7) or more years of Radiation Therapy experience (with progressive responsibility)

Status:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Day Shift

Weekend Work Required

On Call Required

Important Notices:

***Authorization to Work in the United States:Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 48.40/hour - Maximum 79.92/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.