HTM Radiation Therapy Service Technician

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota seeks a Radiation Therapy Technician to support advanced radiation therapy equipment and imaging systems. You will install, calibrate, repair and QA linear accelerators and related devices, while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, clear communication, and collaboration with HTM leadership and support staff. On-call, overtime, and occasional travel to other Mayo Clinic sites are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year direct experience maintaining linear accelerators and radiotherapy equipment.
• Associate's degree with 3 years direct experience maintaining linear accelerators and radiotherapy equipment.
• U.S. Military training in biomedical electronics, mechatronics, or engineering with 3 years direct experience maintaining linear accelerators and radiotherapy equipment.
• Alternatively, 5 years of combined imaging, radiotherapy or particle accelerator equipment maintenance may be considered in lieu of minimum direct accelerator maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex medical equipment through installation, maintenance, calibration, repair and QA of linear accelerators and related imaging systems.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer focus with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prioritize service calls, adhere to Mayo policy, and follow radiation safety, stored energy safety, and contingency plans.
• Communicate service calls through HTM Leadership, HTM Support Specialists, or a CMMS dashboard; on-call, overtime, and travel may be required.
• Develop mastery of increasingly complex equipment and support Mayo Clinic mission.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Electronics/Healthcare Technology Management/Electronics/Mechatronics/Engineering

Associate's degree in Biomedical Electronics/Healthcare Technology Management/Electronics/Mechatronics/Engineering or related technical discipline

U.S. Military training in biomedical electronics/mechatronics/engineering

5 years combined imaging/radiotherapy/particle accelerator equipment maintenance

Tools

Test and QA tools/Software

Vendor training on relevant equipment

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

A Radiation Therapy Technician maintains complex medical equipment through effective implementation of the Mayo Clinic Medical Equipment Management Plan. Technician must demonstrate technical skills and tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair and QA of linear accelerators, related radiation treatment systems and complex imaging equipment typically found in radiation therapy.

Technicians in this position must be exceptionally customer focused with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. They must have the ability to prioritize service calls appropriately, and to adhere to Mayo policy and procedure. The technician must adhere to rules, regulations, and policies regarding radiation safety, stored energy safety, and contingency plans in the event of equipment failure. They must also have advanced analytical skills and be able to solve very complex technical issues in a timely manner.

Service calls are communicated to the technician through HTM Leadership, HTM Support Specialists, or a CMMS dashboard. Emergent calls directly from the customer often require a rapid response time. On-call, overtime, and non-standard shifts will be required, as well as travel to other Mayo Clinic sites and applicable vendor training.

The technician must be committed to continuously improving their knowledge to develop a mastery of increasingly complex equipment and to support the mission of Mayo Clinic.

The primary function of this position is radiation therapy equipment support, however secondary work in other imaging departments may be required. The Radiation Therapy Technician will have a mastery of accelerator and imaging repair principles, and can demonstrate success in the most complex of therapy equipment repairs. They will often work with and share knowledge with less experienced technicians.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Electronics/Healthcare Technology Management, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Engineering (mechanical/computer/electronics) with one year direct experience maintaining linear accelerators and radiotherapy equipment. Associate's degree in Biomedical Electronics/Healthcare Technology Management, Electronics, Mechatronics, Engineering (mechanical/computer/electronics), or technical discipline and 3 years of direct experience maintaining linear accelerators and radiotherapy equipment.; or U.S. Military training in biomedical electronics, mechatronics, or engineering (mechanical/computer/electronics) and 3 years direct experience maintaining linear accelerators and radiotherapy equipment. Alternatively, 5 years of combined imaging, radiotherapy or particle accelerator equipment maintenance may be considered in lieu of minimum direct accelerator maintenance.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

• AAMI ACI Certification: AAMI-CBAT, CBET, CRES, CHTM, CISS, CCEACCE-HTCC, CCE
• Vendor training on relevant equipment
• Knowledge of safe work practices around biological, chemical, radiation and energy hazards.
• Familiarity with test and QA tools/software needed to perform medical equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biology, and medical terminology.

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$42.48 - $59.51 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Work schedule is typically eight hour days between the hours of 11:00AM and 8:00PM. Occasional earlier or later shifts are required based on departmental needs.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekend shifts are possible dependent on workload and special projects.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.