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Associate Radiation Safety Officer

Carbondale, IL

$29.97 - $46.45/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 Officer

Deer Trail, CO · On-site

$25.49 - $80.75/hr

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) - 1st Shift Clean Harbors is seeking a first shift Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The RSO is responsible for providing direction and support for the facility ...

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Radiation Safety Specialist

Radiation Safety Specialist

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

UT Southwestern rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

101st of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Ensures employee health and safety standards are met in all areas of the organization. Ensures the safe use of radioactive materials, radiation-producing machines, and lasers through licensure, registration, and compliance with accepted environmental, health, and safety standards. Maintains knowledge/expertise on existing/proposed changes in radiation and laser safety regulations; interprets and applies relevant laws and regulations.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in related field with no experience required.

JOB DUTIES
  • Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities (i.e., clinical and research lasers, RAM research labs, renewal and termination surveys of radiation use locations, radiation-producing machines) to ensure adherence to safety regulation and procedures. Operates portable radiation and contamination survey instruments, as well as radiological counting instruments.
  • Provides radiation and laser safety support to clinical services, which includes the following: performing radiation safety preparations for clinical radiopharmaceutical therapies (i.e., thyroid ablations, MIBG therapies), monitoring and instructing medical patients receiving radiation exposure to radioactive substances during clinical procedures, supporting physicians and clinical staff during the clinical use of lasers, and supporting research and clinical groups during the procurement of laser-related items.
  • Manage the radiation dosimetry, including dosimeter issuance, delivery, and collection, and dosimetry report review.
  • Conducts training and orientation sessions for employees to minimize potential safety hazards, including exposure to lasers and exposure to radiation. Assists in the development of radiation safety, MR safety, and laser safety training.
  • Prepares reports of findings from radiation and laser surveys (which includes incorporating data from radiation sampling, monitoring), distributes results to the Radiation/Laser Safety Officer, and recommends appropriate corrective actions. Maintains required records and documentation.
  • Investigates safety and environmental incidents involving the use of radiation and laser, identifying causes and how to prevent their recurrence. Identifies potential safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes action to mitigate identified deficiencies.
  • Primary staff member responsible for radioactive materials shipping to include appropriate DOT and IATA expertise. Primary back-up to the staff member responsible for the radioactive ordering and receipt program and for the radioactive waste shipping and disposal.
  • Assists in preparing for and responding to emergencies including hazardous materials incidents and emergency situations involving radiation and lasers. Participates in emergency drills including fire drills. Individual may be on-call or emergency situations may require the individual to respond at times outside of set work schedule.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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