Job Summary and Qualifications:

• Definition:

  The Student for Linac Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for performing the
  early morning warm-up and pre-treatment physics quality assurance routines
  on the linear accelerators.

  Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail with good oral and written communication skills.
  • University background in Engineering or Science.
  • Ability to perform accurate testing of linac operation.
  • Ability to operate complex electronic equipment and PC-based hardware/software.
  • Reliable, conscientious and available Monday to Friday during the morning hours (0630-0830 hours).
  • Ability work in a team environment.
  • Must successfully complete an in-house Radiation Safety Training Program.

  Responsibilities:

  • To power up linacs in the morning.
  • To perform physics quality assurance routines for each machine, including radiation output measurements and films and document the results.
  • To identify any tests not successfully completed and report them to the “early” Electronics Technologist.
  • To leave the machines set up for Radiation Therapist’s QA and the day’s patient treatments.