Johns Hopkins Medicine is hiring: Radiation Therapist in Washington

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise, compassionate radiation treatments within our academic, mission-driven oncology team. This role performs patient simulation, positioning, and daily treatments using advanced linear accelerators and imaging, while rigorously following radiation safety and quality protocols. The therapist collaborates with radiation oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists, supports research-driven care, documents accurately in the EMR, and educates patients and families throughout treatment. Opportunities include robust training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career growth across our renowned health system. Deliver prescribed radiation treatments safely and accurately using linear accelerators and related equipment. Perform patient setup, positioning, and immobilization based on treatment plans and imaging. Conduct treatment simulations and assist with image acquisition, fusion, and verification. Verify treatment parameters, perform quality checks, and follow radiation safety protocols. Monitor and assess patients during treatment, reporting side effects and changes to the care team. Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and dosimetrists in an academic setting. Document all treatments and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record. Educate patients and families on treatment processes, side effects, and self-care strategies. Support clinical research and protocol-driven care in a mission-driven, academic environment. Linear accelerator operation CT simulation and image fusion Treatment planning system navigation Radiation safety and quality assurance Patient positioning and immobilization Oncology and radiobiology knowledge EMR and oncology information systems Dosimetry basics and dose verification Infection control procedures Patient education and communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (T) State radiation therapy license (as applicable) BCLS/ACLS certification Training in radiation safety and ALARA principles