engineering service technologist ii - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

Description

Company Description

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Medical Physics
Reports to: Head, Medical Physics
Grade: B0-06
Hours: week Flexibility required to accommodate clinical operation coverage; must be available to work outside of regular hours for emergency repairs and/or during periods of abnormal
Salary: $ per hour - $ per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: April 25, 2024

The Engineering Technologist is a member of the Medical Physics Department and provides electronics and mechanical engineering support for maintenance and repair of Linear Accelerators, Simulators, x-ray equipment and other ancillary systems in the Radiation Medicine Program. Responsibilities include: providing support in preventive maintenance, quality assurance tests and repairs on radiation therapy equipment within the Radiation Medicine Program; maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repair activities in the service log database; maintaining an accurate inventory of Accelerator spare parts; providing on-call support for radiation therapy treatment after hours and on weekends/ holidays; working overtime in event of major equipment breakdown; participating in educational activities including Accelerator training courses, radiation safety and occupational safety training courses; supervising work done by Service Trainees, outside contractors and other non- CNSC approved staff who work in Radiation Treatment areas; assisting Medical Physicists in installation, commissioning and implementation of new equipment and technologies; participating in research and development projects within the department of Medical Physics; performing other duties as assigned.

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Additional Information

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