What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist (Proton) position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
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 Senior Radiation Therapist to join our elite Proton team at Sibley Memorial Hospital. As a Sr Therapist you will prepare and apply ionizing radiation to patients and function as supervisor in the absence of the Chief or Lead Therapist.
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.
What Awaits You?
- Career growth and development
- Free on-site parking
- Diverse and collaborative working environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 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
- Staff Level - No experience required. New grads encouraged to apply
- Senior Level - Three (3) years as a registered staff Radiation Therapist
- Attention to detail is a must.
Shift:
Full Time (40 hours)
Day Shift
Important Notices:
***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. Effective 6/1/23, employees at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, its affiliate locations and Florida State Residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities. We encourage you to explore our current opportunities.
***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 45.11 per hour - Maximum 74.40 per 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.
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