Linear Accelerator Engineer

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options with employer,

Health insurance options begin on day

Paid vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness access

Job summary

The Wexner Medical Center seeks a Biomedical Engineer to oversee assessment, installation, verification, maintenance and support of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging. You will collaborate with medical physicists to support multiple modalities.

A Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent, CBET or CRES certification, and hands-on experience with linear accelerators are required, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training.
• CBET or CRES certification preferred.
• Manufacturer's training on linear accelerators and 2 years experience of technical support for linear accelerators.
• Knowledge of radiation oncology procedures, treatment modalities and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, install, and perform verification and maintenance of radiation oncology systems.
• Support multiple modalities including linear accelerators, simulators and planning imaging systems.
• Collaborate with medical physicists and clinical staff to ensure safe and effective treatments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training

CBET or CRES certification

Job description

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SCOPE OF 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training. CBET or CRES certification is preferred. Manufacturer's training on linear accelerators and 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.

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• 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.
• And much more!

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