Radiation Therapist (Photon)

Sibley Memorial Hospital; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403B retirement plan

401K employer contributions

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our radiology/imaging team on the day shift. This full-time role includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities to work with Proton Therapy and brachytherapy under Johns Hopkins affiliations.

The position prepares and applies ionizing radiation to patients, using a linear accelerator, QA dosimeters, and diode systems, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. New grads are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply ionizing radiation to patients.
• Operate linear accelerator and related equipment.
• Perform QA dosimetry and use diode system.
• Potential training in Proton Therapy.
• Collaborate with Children's National for treatment planning.

Skills

CPR Certification

Radiation Therapy Knowledge

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification

Approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program

Job description

Requisition #:663105 Location:Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016 Category:Radiology/Imaging Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Sibley Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, full service 318 bed acute care community hospital serving the Washington, DC area. Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley’s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence; a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers; and the new patient tower with 200 spacious, private rooms.

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, has a distinguished history of serving the community since its founding in 1890. As a not-for-profit and full-service community hospital, Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department.

At Sibley Memorial Hospital, safety is a core value. We foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture where every team member promotes safety by identifying risks, speaking up, learning from events, and supporting continuous improvement.

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 technologies including Proton Therapy and procedures such as Brachytherapy. Our patient safety program - cited as one of the best in the nation - employs quality assurance protocols and innovative techniques to ensure safety and well-being of all of our patients.

With high-end technology and a commitment to solid, evidence-based practice, our researchers continue to pioneer new findings in molecular radiation sciences, findings that lead to new treatments, higher levels of safety, and ever increasing hope for patients and their families.

Johns Hopkins Is Searching For a Radiation Therapist To Join Our Elite And Patient Focused Team At Sibley. As a Radiation Therapist You Will Prepare And Apply Ionizing Radiation To Patients. This Treatment May Include Operating

• Linear accelerator
• QA dosimeters
• Diode system
• May receive training in Proton Therapy
• Collaboration with Children's National

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 days leave (PDL) which includes holidays, vacation, sick and personal days 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 employee only contribution plan as well as a 401K retirement plan with employer contributions from Johns Hopkins to help you save for the future.
• Free on-site parking
• Take a look at our Photon department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_MRwx7EwOQ

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
• Valid CPR Card
• Staff Level - No experience required. New grads encouraged to apply

Salary Range: Minimum 49.88/hour - Maximum 82.27/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.

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.