Accelerator Service Technologist - Medical Physics

Overview

The Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre at the Trillium Health Partners Credit Valley Hospital Site is seeking a full-time Accelerator Service Technologist who will work in collaboration with the Medical Physics team to provide radiation treatment machine maintenance, service and technical support in Radiation Oncology.

The Radiation Oncology program at the Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre has 6 Radiation Treatment Linear Accelerators and 2 CT Simulation / Scanner suites.

The Cancer Centre is integrated with a Radiation Oncology Information System providing an infrastructure for electronic data in Radiation Oncology.

As an integral part of our Medical Physics team, the Accelerator Technologist will join a team of staff providing technical support working within a multidisciplinary team.

Note : The nature of this patient treatment operation may require the job to have on-call schedule and to provide off-hour coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide regular and emergency repairs, service / regular maintenance to radiotherapy treatment units and simulators in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Interact with vendor service personnel from equipment manufacturers to affect repairs, and remain with service personnel during non-working hours when necessary.
• Responsible for preparation and delivery of equipment service reports.
• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate parts inventory.
• Maintain records related to equipment alerts and advisories as issued by manufacturer or other regulatory bodies
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures, WHMIS and CVH, PRCC and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in Medical Physics Department Service and Quality Assurance meetings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a 3 year Electronic Technologist / Engineering diploma from a recognized community college or post-secondary institution.
• Preferably 3-5 years of X-ray equipment repair. Diagnostic imaging, CT or MRI service is an asset.
• Specialized service training by Varian for medical linear accelerator servicing and associated peripheral components preferred
• Vendor and on-the-job training will be provided to satisfy the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's License requirements for Class II prescribed equipment maintenance and service
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of analogue and digital circuits and a familiarity of clinical applications and networking.
• Experience with high voltage, high vacuum, high power microwave technology, electronic control systems, computers, robotics and microprocessor-based controllers is an asset.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of safety issues associated with high voltage and ionizing radiation.
• Participate in installation of new equipment.
• Satisfactory attendance and performance record required.
• Commitment to high quality patient care
• Commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage.

To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.