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Johns Hopkins Medical Management
Washington, District of Columbia

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Top 25% in Radiation TherapyNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$67-$70/hr

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Call expectations
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Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions?

If you are a Radiation Therapist looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of a large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is your employer!

What we have to offer

Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $67.00 - $70.00 Per hour (Based on Location and Experience)

World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.

Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medicalresearch.

Benefits: There are options for a tax-deferred annuity 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Position Overview: Prepares and delivers prescribed radiation therapy treatments in accordance with Radiation Oncologist instructions. Operates radiation oncology equipment including CT simulators, linear accelerators, QA dosimeters, and related computer systems. Ensures accurate treatment delivery by following departmental protocols, safety standards, and best practices with minimal supervision. Experience with Elekta equipment is a plus.

Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC.

Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7 AM - 5:30 PM.

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

Accurately delivers prescribed radiation therapy per treatment plan, protocols, and safety standards with minimal supervision

Confirms patient identity, reviews treatment charts, and verifies setup, dosing, and imaging prior to treatment

  • Prepares treatment rooms and equipment and positions patients according to approved treatment plans
  • Operates linear accelerators, CT simulators, diode systems, QA dosimeters, and related computer systems
  • Communicates treatment procedures, expectations, and Radiation Oncologist guidance to patients

Monitors patients during treatment using visual and audio systems and responds to side effects or emergencies as needed

Administers contrast media as required and obtains/document patient history related to treatment or contrast use

Maintains accurate treatment records, billing documentation, and completes required electronic or written forms

  • Performs port films, localization verification, and supports simulation procedures under physician direction
  • Follows all radiation safety, infection control, and departmental regulatory standards
  • Reports equipment issues or supply needs and assists with departmental cleanliness and organization

Demonstrates professionalism, patient-centered care, flexibility with scheduling, and teamwork across the department

Qualifications

  • Completion of high school/GED required but Bachelors degree preferred
  • Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • CPR BLS certification required

2 years of relevant experience in an inpatient setting. Functional knowledge of, linear accelerators, CT simulator, computer equipment, printers, various radiation dosimeters, diode system, automatic film processors.

Elekta Experience is preferred

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient PositioningElectronic Medical RecordsPatient MonitoringContrast Media Administration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Johns Hopkins Medical Management a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 518 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Radiation Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$642k
Typical market rent
$2,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Johns Hopkins Medical Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Lutherville, MD
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance