Radiological Physics Technician I - Radiation Physics Outreach

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Radiological Physics Technician I to support radiation oncology QA activities, ensuring safe and effective cancer treatment delivery.

You will perform dosimetry, QA monitoring, equipment logistics, and communications with participating institutions, collaborating with physicists, clinical staff, and program participants across the United States and internationally.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Math, Physics or related field.
• No certifications are preferred for this role.
• 2 years of research, laboratory or related experience, or no experience required with preferred degree.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Dosimetry Activities: Read OSLDs and enter data into RADS; bleach OSLDs; verify bleaching results; review sessions for physicist evaluation; perform weekly irradiation of standards; ensure integrity of monitoring process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Math/Physics or related field

Job description

Radiological Physics Technician I

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world-renowned institution dedicated to eliminating cancer through outstanding programs in patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Radiological Physics Technician I role supports these efforts by contributing to critical radiation oncology quality assurance activities that help ensure the safe and effective delivery of cancer treatments.

Within the Radiation Physics Outreach department, the Radiological Physics Technician I provides semi-professional support in specialized areas of radiological physics, including radiation dosimetry, quality assurance monitoring, equipment logistics, and communication with participating institutions. The Radiological Physics Technician I plays an important role in maintaining program accuracy and operational efficiency. The Radiological Physics Technician I works closely with physicists, clinical personnel, and program participants to support radiation therapy quality assurance initiatives across the United States and internationally.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree with emphasis in mathematics, physics, or a related field and demonstrates experience in research, laboratory, technical, or scientific environments. Candidates with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, experience handling technical equipment, and the ability to communicate effectively with clinical professionals are highly desirable. No certifications are preferred for this role.

Salary: Minimum $20.67/hour - Midpoint $25.96/hour - Maximum $31.25/hour (based on annual salary range of $43,000 - $54,000 - $65,000)

Why Us?

At UT MD Anderson, this position directly contributes to advancing cancer treatment quality and patient safety through participation in nationally and internationally recognized radiation oncology quality assurance programs. Employees have opportunities to develop technical expertise, collaborate with leading radiation oncology professionals, and support a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives through innovation, research, education, and clinical excellence.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Dosimetry Activities

• Read optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters (OSLD) and enter session data into the RADS database
• Bleach OSLDs and file depth dose tables
• Verify successful completion of the OSLD bleaching process through dosimeter readings
• Review and check OSLD/TLD sessions in preparation for physicist evaluation Standards & Control Monitoring
• Perform weekly irradiation of OSLD/TLD standards and controls
• Support the integrity and accuracy of the entire monitoring process through consistent standards management

Institutional Communication

• Communicate with clinical personnel at participating institutions through phone and email
• Provide support to institutions participating in the IROC Houston QA Center audit program
• Coordinate information exchange with physicists and clinical customers as needed

Equipment Shipping & Logistics

• Ship and receive equipment used for remote monitoring of radiotherapy machines
• Package equipment for domestic and international shipment
• Prepare shipping labels and customs documentation for international shipments
• Track equipment movement and activities using RADS software
• Maintain accurate documentation of equipment inventory and distribution

Additional Responsibilities

• Support radiation physics operations and quality assurance initiatives
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, innovative problem solving, teamwork, and service excellence
• Adhere to institutional safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree Math, physics or related field.

Work Experience

• Required: 2 years Research, laboratory or related experience. or
• Required: No experience required with preferred degree.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183893
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No