Radiation Therapy Assistant (Proton)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career growth and development

Team oriented work environment

Job summary

Sibley Memorial Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapy Assistant to join a highly skilled team delivering dedicated cancer care in the Washington, DC area.

You will support radiation therapists, escort patients, assist with transfers, ensure device readiness, and help maintain a safe, clean treatment environment in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Health System staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required or equivalent in related field.
• Enrollment in a radiation therapy program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiation therapists by escorting patients, helping with transfers, and ensuring devices are available.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and maintaining patient safety.

Education

Associates Degree

Enrollment in radiation therapy program

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.

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.

Or team of radiation oncologist, 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.

Sibley Memorial Hospital is searching for a Radiation Therapy Assistant to join our elite and patient focused team. As a Radiation Therapy Assistant you will support the radiation therapist by:

• Escorting patients
• Assisting with moving or transferring patients
• Ensuring availability of devices
• Cleaning equipment

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Free parking
• An environment of team work and continual learning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• Enrollment in radiation therapy program

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours)

Day Shift

Salary Range:

Minimum 24.56/hour - Maximum 40.51/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.