Radiological Physics Technician I - Radiation Physics Outreach
MD Anderson
Houston, TX 77030
$43,000 - $65,000 a year
Description
Radiological Physics Technician I - Radiation Physics Outreach
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
SUMMARY
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Calibrates 300Kv machine and experimental equipment.
Assists in external beam calculations.
Performs patient studies with specialized radiation detection equipment.
Receives and assays radioactive materials.
Prepares doses of radioactive materials for patients.
Measures and calculates the amount of radiation or radioactive material received by patients or employees.
Operates radiation therapy machines and handles radioactive isotopes.
Counts specimens of radioactive materials and uses scanning equipment for determining the distribution of radioactive isotopes in patients.
Keeps film badge records, performs radioactive contamination tests on surfaces and in the air.
Maintains and calibrates radiation safety equipment.
Education Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Education Preferred - Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Math, physics or related field.
Experience Required - 2 years in research, laboratory or related experience
No experience required with preferred degree.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
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MISSION STATEMENT
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.
SUMMARY
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Calibrates 300Kv machine and experimental equipment.
Assists in external beam calculations.
Performs patient studies with specialized radiation detection equipment.
Receives and assays radioactive materials.
Prepares doses of radioactive materials for patients.
Measures and calculates the amount of radiation or radioactive material received by patients or employees.
Operates radiation therapy machines and handles radioactive isotopes.
Counts specimens of radioactive materials and uses scanning equipment for determining the distribution of radioactive isotopes in patients.
Keeps film badge records, performs radioactive contamination tests on surfaces and in the air.
Maintains and calibrates radiation safety equipment.
Education Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Education Preferred - Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Math, physics or related field.
Experience Required - 2 years in research, laboratory or related experience
No experience required with preferred degree.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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: 175920
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
- 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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