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Nusano

Radiation Safety Officer

West Valley City, UT · On-site

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) will be responsible for ensuring overall radiological safety in all aspects of facility operations with radiation machines and radioactive materials. To that end ...

Novartis

Radiation Safety Lead

Indianapolis, IN

$114K - $211K/yr

As the Radiation Safety Lead, you will be responsible for all compliance activities related to Radiation Safety and for implementing programs to accomplish Novartis and local regulations and policies.

PROtect LLC

Radiation Safety Officer

Beaumont, TX · On-site

Radiation Safety Officer Supervisor: Corporate Radiation Safety Officer Department Radiation Safety tatus Salary Exempt Summary The Southern Regional Radiation Safety Officer shall ensure that all ...

NCH

Radiation Safety Officer

Naples, FL · On-site

JOB SUMMARY NCH Comprehensive Health Radioactive Material licenses require that senior management designate an individual as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Senior management is required to supply ...

Sotera Health

Radiation Safety Manager

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$105K - $182K/yr

Support implementation of Radiation Safety Management Programs at designated facilities. * Conduct incident investigations and corrective/preventative actions for all incidents.Assistthe facility in ...

Fuse

Radiation Safety Officer

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$90K - $170K/yr

As a Radiation Safety Officer at Fuse, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the radiation safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Sih

Associate Radiation Safety Officer

Carbondale, IL · On-site

$30.57 - $47.38/hr

Position Summary The Associate Radiation Safety Officer plays a key role in supporting SIH's radiation safety program and imaging physics activities. This position involves assisting in the ...

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Radiation Safety Supervisor

EnergySolutions Services Inc

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description


Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities
  • Provides oversight, direction and assists with training to organization staff to ensure all radiation safety activities related to a site, program, project, function and/or facility process(es) are conducted in compliance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures and to ensure high quality products and services for EnergySolutions customers.
  • Supervises various radiation safety disciplines such as waste management , health physics and special projects.
  • Assists RSO in implementation of training programs for staff on technical compliance procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to facility operations.
  • Completes radiation work permits and enforces compliance.
  • Develops and implements radiation safety procedures for radiation safety staff.
  • Provides training for radiation safety staff to ensure compliance with radiation safety procedures.
  • Manages the implementation of radiation safety procedures in response to new regulations at the federal, state and local levels.
  • Conducts daily surveys to keep a facility in compliance with licenses and regulations and ensures adequate staffing job coverage.
  • Compiles compliance reports and oversees regulatory recordkeeping and submission of reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance.
  • Inspects work areas to verify completion of assigned tasks.
  • Performs radiation safety technicians duties.
  • Monitors and inspects radiation safety contractor work.
  • Works with the Radiation Safety Officer on radiation safety related matters for new projects.
  • Establishes schedules for radiation safety staff. Identifies resource needs. Reviews needs with the RSO/Ops Manager.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required and Desired Skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • General knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
  • General knowledge of the interpretation of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
  • General knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety
  • General knowledge of, and skill in using, radiation monitoring and laboratory research procedures and methods and instrumentation related to radiation safety
  • Detailed knowledge of operational health physics and general knowledge of one or more of the following areas: dosimetry, instrumentation and waste management
  • Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze and report qualitative and quantitative data
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
  • Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, crawl, twist at the waist and balance
  • Ability to climb hand-over-hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffold
  • Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
  • Basic math, and computer skills
  • Ability to perceive depth and adjust focus; basic hand/eye coordination
  • Ability to see close and distance, basic colors/shades, and peripheral vision
  • Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures
  • Ability to work with machinery vibration, moving objects, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces
  • Ability to wear protective equipment such as: respirator, fall protection harness, goggles, ear plugs, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots with or without shank, and full body protective clothing
  • Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
  • Ability to operate equipment, drive a vehicle and travel overnight
  • Ability to perform under deadline pressure

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements Education
  • High School diploma or GED
Certifications
  • None required
  • National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification preferred
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in operational health physics
Preferred Experience
  • None

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply online at: jobs.energysolutions.com
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