Linear Accelerator Engineer

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Engineering Department is responsible for assuring that the patient care instrumentation used within the Medical Center is safe and effective. This includes all aspects of the medical equipment life cycle: pre-purchase assessment, acquisition, installation and performance verification, and routine maintenance and repair. The Clinical Engineering department works with the clinical staff to write specifications for new equipment and to determine the most efficient and cost effective approach for ongoing technical support (in-house support, external contract or a combination of both). The Clinical Engineering department is responsible for the technical support of all patient care equipment and high technology systems. Clinical Engineering provides 24 x 7 on call coverage for emergency support of all medical equipment and systems.

This position is responsible for the assessment, installation, performance verification, maintenance and support of multiple modalities of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems. Collaborates with medical physicist in support of treatment planning systems and multiple therapeutic modalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training.
• Manufacturer's training on linear accelerators.
• 2 years experience of technical support for linear accelerators.
• Knowledge of radiation oncology procedures and treatment modalities.
• Superior knowledge of electronics, digital circuitry, microprocessors and network technology.
• Superior knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics and chemistry.
• Superior computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CBET or CRES certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems.
• Installation of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems.
• Performance verification of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems.
• Maintenance of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems.
• Support of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems.
• Collaboration with medical physicist in support of treatment planning systems and multiple therapeutic modalities.
• Provide 24 x 7 on call coverage for emergency support of all medical equipment and systems.

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level