Radiation Therapist (Proton)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with Johns Hopkins contributions

Free parking

Job summary

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a Johns Hopkins Medicine member, is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join its Proton team at the Proton Center. You will coordinate treatment area activities, review prescriptions and patient data, maintain emergency equipment, and interview patients for history as part of a dedicated oncology team.

The role requires graduation from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program, ARRT in Radiation Therapy, and a valid CPR card; new grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• ARRT in Radiation Therapy.
• Valid CPR Card.
• New Grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment area functions (patient under treatment, new patient set-ups, scheduling).
• Reviews treatment prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification prior to treatment.
• Maintains emergency equipment and supply stock.
• Interviews patients for history.

Skills

CPR certification

ARRT certification (Radiation Therapy)

Education

Radiation Therapy program graduate

Job description

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.

You were meant for Hopkins

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.

We are searching for a Radiation Therapist to join our elite Proton team at Sibley Memorial Hospital. As a Radiation Therapist you will:

• Coordinate treatment area functions (patient under treatment, new patient set-ups, scheduling)
• Reviews treatment prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification prior to treatment
• Maintains emergency equipment and supply stock
• Interviews patients for history

Our Proton center uses the Hitatchi Gantry for pencil beam scanning and Vision RT for surface guided radiation therapy. We service a large number of pediatric patients with and without sedation as we team with Children's National Medical Center. The department has three (3) treatment rooms and sees an average of 20 patients per day per room.

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 parking
• See our proton center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niBZZ4SzBqs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy
• Valid CPR Card
• New Grads welcome to apply