Radiation Oncology Engineer

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Oncology Engineer to provide essential technical support for linear accelerators and complex radiation equipment. This role ensures optimal performance and safety, impacting patient treatment efficacy and departmental productivity.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and experience with medical imaging equipment. The position offers a dynamic work environment within the Radiation Oncology department.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience maintaining and servicing medical linear accelerators or CT or MR imaging equipment.
• Specific experience on Varian or Elekta accelerators, or Philips imaging equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced technical support for medical linear accelerators and imaging equipment.
• Coordinate vendor service when necessary.
• Maintain inventory and order parts for radiation equipment.
• Design and modify treatment accessories for patient treatment.
• Provide reports and statistics for service quality.

Skills

Technical support for radiation equipment

Troubleshooting medical devices

Preventive maintenance

Inventory management

Education

ASEE or Associate’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Medical linear accelerators

CT imaging equipment

MRI imaging equipment

Job description

Job Title

Radiation Oncology Engineer

Location

Main Campus, Jackson

Job Summary

The Radiation Oncology Engineer operates under minimal supervision to provide essential technical support and innovative solutions for linear accelerators and other sophisticated radiation‑producing equipment. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal performance and safety, directly impacting patient treatment efficacy and departmental productivity.

Education & Experience

ASEE or Associate’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and two (2) years experience maintaining and servicing medical linear accelerators or CT or MR imaging equipment.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Specific experience on Varian or Elekta accelerators, or Philips imaging equipment is preferred. 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 order parts for linear accelerators, CTs or MRIs, and other assigned equipment as necessary.
• 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 maintain 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/mentor Radiation Oncology Engineers concerning advanced technical skills as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to bio‑hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional‑up to 20%, frequent‑from 21% to 50%, constant‑51% or more).

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45CFR§92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act (“Clery Act”) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“SaVE Act”). UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical care practices and extends to all students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment, affiliates, subcontractors, on‑site contractual staff, third party or community members, visitors to any of our campuses and others participating in UMMC programs or receiving UMMC services. With respect to employment in particular, this commitment applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions and termination.