Tech Radiation QA

Position Summary

In Support of Medical Physics Division Performing function of Quality Assurance for B-J Radiation Oncology patients.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs ionization chamber QA measurements.
• Performs radiographic film QA measurements.
• Performs radio chromic film measurements.
• Portal imaging fluence measurements.
• Ensures that laboratory and work area comply with Department health procedures with no violations or exceptions.
• Conducts behavior in professional manner while conducting clinical duties.
• Keeps equipment in working condition.
• Alerts physics faculty of inoperative or malfunctioning equipment or imminent supply shortages.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Exposure to chemicals.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Handling of radioactive material.

Physical Effort

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).
• Frequently lifting 25 lbs or more.

Equipment

• Lab/research equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree; a combination of work and education equaling 4 years may substitute. High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in radiation therapy, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) quality assurance (QA) techniques, is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Quality Assurance (QA), Radiation Therapy

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

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