Sr Radiation Oncology Engineer

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide technical support for linear accelerators and other complex radiation producing equipment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Authorized Varian, Elekta or Philips training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree