What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist (Proton) position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
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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.
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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 Sr. Radiation Therapist to join our elite Proton team at Sibley Memorial Hospital. As a Sr. 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
- Three (3) years of experience
- Attention to detail is a must.
Shift:
Full Time (40 hours)
Day Shift
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 53.55/hour - Maximum 88.32/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.
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