Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join Johns Hopkins Intrastaff and bring your Radiation Therapy expertise to The Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

We're seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care using advanced radiation oncology technology in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Access to Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union
  • Work with leading oncology specialists
  • Exposure to advanced technology and innovative cancer treatments
  • Location: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Join a world-renowned healthcare system and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.

Responsibilities

Deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.

  • Verify patient identity and treatment plans prior to each treatment session.
  • Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and patient positioning to ensure precise treatment delivery.
  • Operate and maintain radiation oncology equipment, including linear accelerators, CT simulators, dosimetry, and treatment verification systems.
  • Monitor patients throughout treatment and respond appropriately to clinical changes or emergencies.
  • Educate patients on treatment procedures and reinforce guidance regarding potential side effects.
  • Administer contrast media and assist with simulation and treatment planning procedures as needed.
  • Maintain accurate treatment documentation, billing records, and quality assurance data.
  • Adhere to all radiation safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and report operational concerns to leadership.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and comfort.

Demonstrate flexibility to support department needs, including schedule adjustments, weekends, holidays, and emergency treatments as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not required
  • Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program required
  • ARRT (Radiation Therapy) certification required
  • Current state licensure/certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist required
  • Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist through an accredited radiation therapy program required
  • Experience delivering radiation therapy across multiple treatment modalities preferred

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an 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
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentation

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 598 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

3
<$115k
10
$115k-130k
1
$140k
3
$145k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17%
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Lead Proton Radiation Therapist

Inova · Fairfax, Virginia

$48.51-$79.07/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Hanford, California

$50.24-$75.36/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$67-$70/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 598 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Credit union access