Linear Accelerator Engineer

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Health insurance from day one

Vacation & sick leave

Disability leave

Parental leave

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Clinical Engineering Department seeks a Biomedical Engineer Technology professional to support radiation oncology systems, including linear accelerators, simulators and planning imaging systems. The role involves installation, performance verification, and ongoing maintenance.

Collaborate with medical physicists and clinical staff to ensure safe, effective equipment operation; provide 24x7 on-call support and participate in life-cycle management

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, install, and maintain multiple modalities of radiation oncology treatment systems including linear accelerators, simulators and treatment planning imaging systems.
• Collaborate with medical physicists in support of treatment planning systems and multiple therapeutic modalities.

Skills

Linear accelerators

Radiation oncology procedures

Electronics and networks

Anatomy & physiology

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology

CBET or CRES certification preferred

Job description

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!

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.