Sr Radiation Oncology Engineer

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Radiation Oncology Engineer to provide advanced technical support for linear accelerators, CT and MR imaging equipment, and related systems in a busy radiology oncology department.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and be responsible for vendor coordination, parts inventory, and documentation to ensure high reliability and patient safety. Requires 6 years of related experience and an engineering degree.

Qualifications

Education ASEE or Associate's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or directly related field.
Experience 6 years directly related experience maintaining and servicing medical linear accelerators or CT or MR imaging equipment.
Specific experience on Varian or Elekta accelerators, or Philips and GE imagers.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced technical support related to the maintenance and operation of medical linear accelerators, CTs or MR imagers and other large, complex equipment.
Coordinate vendor service when necessary.
Maintain inventory and order parts for linear accelerators, CTs or MRIs.
Design, construct and modify treatment accessories for physics and other department members as needed.
Provide reports and statistics concerning service quality and maintain technical performance data.
Assist in preparation of technical service cost estimates and proposals.
Advise in selection and evaluation of technical service contracts.
May train Radiation Oncology Engineers on advanced technical skills as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance of linear accelerators

CT/MR imaging equipment experience

Vendor coordination

Education

Education ASEE or Associate's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or directly related field

Tools

Varian accelerators

Elekta accelerators

Philips imaging equipment

GE imaging equipment

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Job Summary

Works under minimal supervision to provide technical support for linear accelerators and other complex radiation producing equipment.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education ASEE or Associate's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or directly related field
Experience 6 years Directly related experience maintaining and servicing medical linear accelerators or CT or MR imaging equipment. and Specific experience on Varian or Elekta accelerators, or Philips and GE imagers

Preferred

Education Authorized Varian, Elekta, GE or Philips training is highly desirable.

Job Duties

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 orders parts for linear accelerators, CTs or MRIs.
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 maintains 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 Radiation Oncology Engineers concerning advanced technical skills as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Skilled Trade/Facilities Mgmt.

Organization

427003 - RO-Medical Physics&Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job