University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sr Radiation Oncology Engineer

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ASEE or Associate's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 6 years of experience with medical linear accelerators or imaging equipment
  • Specific experience with Varian or Elekta accelerators, and Philips imaging equipment
  • Authorized training in Varian, Elekta, or Philips is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced technical support for medical linear accelerators, CT, and MRI equipment
  • Coordinate vendor service for equipment maintenance
  • Maintain inventory and order parts as needed
  • Design and modify treatment accessories for patient care and research
  • Provide reports and maintain technical performance documentation
  • Assist in preparing service cost estimates and proposals
  • Advise on technical service contracts and may train junior engineers

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan with no cost for full-time employee coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
  • Paid Time Off available from day one
  • Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid parental leave benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision to provide technical support for linear accelerators and other complex radiation producing equipment.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    ASEE or
    Associate's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or directly related field
  • Experience
    6 years Directly related experience maintaining and servicing medical linear accelerators or CT or MR imaging equipment. and
    Specific experience on Varian or Elekta accelerators, or Philips and imagers
Preferred
  • Education
    Authorized Varian, Elekta or Philips training is highly desirable.

JOB DUTIES
  • Perform advanced technical support related to the maintenance and operation of medical linear accelerators, computed tomographs (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imagers (MRI) and other large, complex equipment found in a radiation oncology department including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and performing emergency repairs.
  • Coordinate vendor service when necessary.
  • Maintain inventory and orders parts for linear accelerators, CTs or MRIs.
  • Design, construct and modify treatment accessories for physics and other department members as needed for patient treatment or imaging, quality assurance and research support.
  • Provide special and periodic reports and statistics concerning service quality and maintains technical performance data and other related documentation.
  • Assist in preparation of technical service cost estimates and proposals.
  • Advise in selection and evaluation of technical service contracts.
  • May train Radiation Oncology Engineers concerning advanced technical skills as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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