Radiation Oncology Engineer

VCU Health

. Repair, calibrate, inspect, test, maintain, and troubleshoot imaging and/or radiation oncology equipment .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $51 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of imaging and radiation oncology equipment, with a strong focus on electrical safety and troubleshooting. Capable of leading teams, managing customer communications, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

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Imaging Equipment RepairRadiation Oncology Equipment MaintenanceElectrical Safety TestingAdvanced TroubleshootingCustomer Communication

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Hard Skills

Electrical PrinciplesBasic Electrical InstrumentationNetworking EquipmentSoftware Applications for ImagingPhysics in Radiation Oncology

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ApplicationsImaging Contracted Vendors

Industry Keywords

Healthcare StructureQuality ControlSafety ProtocolsOperational RequirementsVendor Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Repair, calibrate, inspect, test, maintain, and troubleshoot imaging and/or radiation oncology equipment
Perform electrical safety tests on equipment
Resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and software-related equipment issues
Serve as a technical resource for staff using imaging and radiation oncology equipment
Lead, instruct, and assist less experienced Engineers; provide coaching and feedback
Ensure day-to-day operational requirements are completed in the absence of leadership
Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair on assigned equipment
Install, validate, and maintain assigned equipment
Lead customer communications and serve as escalation point for customer-related concerns, including installs
Own customer issues from dispatch or identification through resolution
Ensure equipment meets safety and performance standards through testing and quality control
Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements
Assist with procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of new delivery technology
Partner with customers and recommend value-added services
Maintain customer service logs and internal service records; order repair parts and manage cycle times
Communicate with unit managers when repair expenses affect budgets
Keep current with vendor information and market trends
Participate in advanced vendor/model equipment training, potentially requiring extended travel outside the local area
Demonstrate understanding of expense management and approval processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s in Engineering or related field, or combination of experience and education in lieu of related degree
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the repair and/or maintenance of electronic equipment and/or medical equipment associated with Imaging
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the repair and/or maintenance of Advanced Imaging and/or Radiation Oncology equipment involving at least 2 major imaging contracted vendors utilized at VCUHS
Full understanding of electrical principles and theory, electrical safety, basic electrical instrumentation care and use, and basic understanding of healthcare structure and environment
Basic understanding of Microsoft Applications and computer functions
Sound knowledge of software applications relevant to Advanced Imaging and/or Radiation Oncology equipment involving major imaging contracted vendors utilized at VCUHS
Complete understanding of networking equipment to internal and external systems
Familiarity with physics as it applies to Radiation Oncology and Linear Accelerator theory
Ability to troubleshoot with vendor assistance over the phone
Ability to perform shift work, travel to off-site locations, and long-distance or air travel as needed
Ability to handle physical demands including lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs., stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, walking, and sitting
Ability to work around electrical shock, X-ray/electromagnetic energy, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust/fumes, high-pitched noises, and other listed hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel as needed, not to exceed 10% travel
General office environment
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