Radiation Oncology Service Engineer

Job Title: Rad Oncology Service Engr

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Radiology Support Services

Req #: 0000269356

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $64.37 - $83.68 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Radiation Oncology Service Engineer – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Radiation Oncology Service Engineers become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, technical excellence, and compassionate care improve the lives of patients every day. This Radiation Oncology Service Engineer role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Radiation Oncology Service Engineer, you will play a vital role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex radiation therapy equipment while working alongside a multidisciplinary oncology team dedicated to exceptional care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Service Engineer is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for a Radiation Oncology Service Engineer may include:

• Preventative Maintenance. Performing scheduled preventative maintenance, calibrations, and quality assurance checks on linear accelerators (LINACs), CT simulators, and related radiation oncology systems.
• Troubleshooting and Repair. Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, software, and networking issues to minimize equipment downtime and keep patient treatments on schedule.
• System Upgrades and Installations. Assisting with hardware upgrades, software patches, and new system installations in coordination with equipment manufacturers and internal IT teams.
• Clinical Collaboration. Working closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to evaluate equipment performance and address operational needs.
• Safety and Compliance. Adhering strictly to radiation safety protocols, regulatory standards, and infection prevention guidelines during all service and repair activities.
• Documentation and Parts Management. Accurately documenting service logs, repair histories, and preventative maintenance records while managing spare parts inventory to promote continuity of care.
• Vendor Coordination. Serving as a technical liaison with OEM field service engineers and third-party vendors to escalate and resolve specialized hardware or software issues.
• Professional Development. Pursuing continued technical growth through manufacturer training, OEM certifications, and organizational resources that support long-term career development.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear Communication. Calm, effective communication defines how you interact with clinical teams, physicists, and vendors during high-pressure situations.
• Strong Analytical Judgment. Strong diagnostic skills help you troubleshoot complex technical issues confidently in both routine and urgent clinical scenarios.
• Fast-Paced Adaptability. You thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where teamwork, urgency, and adaptability are essential to preventing treatment delays.
• Technical Precision. Precision, attention to detail, and strict adherence to radiation safety standards guide your daily work.
• Continuous Learning. Keeping pace with evolving radiation therapy technology and pursuing ongoing technical training are important to you.
• Collaborative Spirit. Collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen across clinical and technical departments.

To be considered for this Radiation Oncology Service Engineer opportunity, you:

• Patient-Centered Mindset. Are passionate about delivering reliable technical support that directly enables life-saving cancer care for patients and families.
• Education. Hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent military/technical training).
• Technical Experience. Have hands-on experience servicing and maintaining radiation oncology equipment, such as Varian or Elekta linear accelerators and oncology information systems (e.g., ARIA or MOSAIQ).
• OEM Training. Possess manufacturer-specific factory training certificates for linear accelerators and imaging subsystems, which are strongly preferred.
• Diagnostic Skills. Demonstrate proficiency with electronic test equipment, schematics, diagnostic software, and basic networking troubleshooting.
• Safety Certifications. Hold or are willing to obtain relevant radiation safety and electrical safety certifications upon hire.