Radiation Therapist (Proton)

Johns Hopkins • Washington, DC

99d • $45 - $75

About The Position

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 Our 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. We are searching for a Radiation Therapist to join our elite Proton team at Sibley Memorial Hospital. As a Therapist you will prepare and apply ionizing radiation to patients. 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 see an average of 20 patients per day per room.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
• Valid CPR Card.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• No experience required; new grads encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply ionizing radiation to patients.
• Work with a team of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, therapists, and nurses.
• Create individualized treatment plans for patients using targeted technologies.
• Utilize the Hitatchi Gantry for pencil beam scanning and Vision RT for surface guided radiation therapy.
• Service pediatric patients with and without sedation.

Benefits

• Career growth and development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Diverse and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree