Radiological Physics Technician I - Radiation Physics Outreach
MD Anderson
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
The primary purpose of the Radiological Physics Technician I position is to provide semi-professional service in radiological physics involving a high degree of responsibility in the application of one of the specialized phases of radiological physics procedures such as those involving radioactive isotopes, external beam treatments, and radiation protection.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
OSLD/TLD Reading Process Read OSLD/TLD and enter sessions into RADS database.
Bleach OSLD and file depth dose tables which includes confirming through reading of the OSLD, that the bleaching process has been successful.
OSLD/TLD Sessions Check Process Check OSLD/TLD sessions in preparation for a physicist's review.
Standards and Controls Weekly irradiation of OSLD/TLD Standards and Controls. The entire monitoring process depends on these weekly irradiations.
Communication with Participating Institutions Communicate with clinical personnel at participating institutions in the IROC Houston QA Center's audit program via phone or email.
Shipping and Receiving of Equipment Ship and receive equipment for remote monitoring of radiotherapy machines which includes: packing of equipment; production of shipping labels documentation for customs agencies (many shipments are international); documenting activities and flow of equipment in custom software (RADS); and communicating with IROC Houston QA Center physicists and clinical customers as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Associate's Degree Math, physics or related field.
Experience
Required: Two years of research, laboratory or related experience. No experience required with preferred degree.
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: 173062 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500 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 Science Jobs: No
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The primary purpose of the Radiological Physics Technician I position is to provide semi-professional service in radiological physics involving a high degree of responsibility in the application of one of the specialized phases of radiological physics procedures such as those involving radioactive isotopes, external beam treatments, and radiation protection.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
OSLD/TLD Reading Process Read OSLD/TLD and enter sessions into RADS database.
Bleach OSLD and file depth dose tables which includes confirming through reading of the OSLD, that the bleaching process has been successful.
OSLD/TLD Sessions Check Process Check OSLD/TLD sessions in preparation for a physicist's review.
Standards and Controls Weekly irradiation of OSLD/TLD Standards and Controls. The entire monitoring process depends on these weekly irradiations.
Communication with Participating Institutions Communicate with clinical personnel at participating institutions in the IROC Houston QA Center's audit program via phone or email.
Shipping and Receiving of Equipment Ship and receive equipment for remote monitoring of radiotherapy machines which includes: packing of equipment; production of shipping labels documentation for customs agencies (many shipments are international); documenting activities and flow of equipment in custom software (RADS); and communicating with IROC Houston QA Center physicists and clinical customers as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Associate's Degree Math, physics or related field.
Experience
Required: Two years of research, laboratory or related experience. No experience required with preferred degree.
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: 173062 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500 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 Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite Apply
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