Accelerator Technician II, Radiation Physics

The primary purpose of the Accelerator Technician III position in Radiation Physics at MD Anderson Cancer Center is to perform advanced technical assignments related to the maintenance and operation of accelerators and other large complex radiation-producing equipment found in a radiation therapy facility. Operates and repairs equipment relating to radiation therapy activities.

K EY F UNCTIONS

• Troubleshoots to the component level for the repair of radiation therapy accelerators, simulators, CT scanners, cobalt machines, and other equipment related to radiation therapy activities.
• Assists in isolation of equipment malfunctions to functional circuit or subassembly using knowledge of system functional operation, electronic and mechanical schematic diagrams, and parameter measurements.
• Reads electronic schematics.
• Solders electronic components.
• Constructs lifting devices.
• Assembles mechanical, compressed liquid and gas components.
• Designs and fabricates electronic circuitry and mechanical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Associate's degree from an approved technical program.

Experience

Required: Four years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment, to include microwave technology.

With preferred degree, two years of electronics experience is required.

Preferred: Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of Radiation Therapy equipment. Experience with radiotherapy equipment such as linear accelerators.

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