Ast Radiation Safety Officer

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Ast Radiation Safety Officer
Job Description:	Coordinate and supervise JHMHC Shands Hospital and UF (statewide) radiation safety activities. Maintain records with databases and logs which are necessary to assure UFs compliance with state and federal regulations and license conditions. Conduct interviews of Interventional Radiology Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine therapy outpatients to ensure that they can comply with all radiation safety requirements. Conduct pre-approval inspections and consultations with principal investigators (PI) and laboratory employees regarding the use of radioactive materials or radiation producing devices. In-service training activities (as necessary). Conduct formal and informal radiation safety training courses for medical and research employees at UF facilities Shands Hospital and ancillary sites. Assist with investigations of unusual personal radiation exposures and incidents to determine cause and recommend corrective action. Perform radiation safety inspections of laboratories report findings advise and follows up on necessary corrective actions. Perform sealed source leak tests analyze samples and report results. Maintain UF and UF Health as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) policies. Oversight of UF Health Quality Management programs. Provide input for the Radiation Control Committee the Human Use of Radioisotopes and Radiation Committee (which interacts with the Institutional Review Board). Act as RSO in their absence. Radiation monitoring in the field using portable radiation detection instruments and in the laboratory by operating radiation measuring instruments. Assist with maintaining inventories and inspections of radiation- producing machines to assure registration and operation of devices comply with state and federal regulations. Operate UF/state vehicle for inspections and off-site travel.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:	A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:	EDUCATION & TRAINING: Masters degree in health physics medical physics or similar field Current American Board of health Physics (ABHP) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification Licensed within two years EXPERIENCE: Work experience in a large academic medical center preferred KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and understanding of federal radiation safety regulations Knowledge of data collection techniques SKILLS: Proper use of survey instruments Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. ABILITIES: Ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to operate motor vehicles PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to contact animals Ability to contact human blood Ability to contact patients Ability to use a respirator
Special Instructions to Applicants:	This position requires a valid Florida drivers License and the State of Florida licensure for the practice of medical health physics. Please attach the following: Cover Letter Resume List of References
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Classification Title:Ast Radiation Safety OfficerJob Description:Coordinate and supervise JHMHC Shands Hospital and UF (statewide) radiation safety activities. Maintain records with databases and logs which are necessary to assure UFs compliance with state and federal regulations and license conditi...

Classification Title:	Ast Radiation Safety Officer
Job Description:	Coordinate and supervise JHMHC Shands Hospital and UF (statewide) radiation safety activities. Maintain records with databases and logs which are necessary to assure UFs compliance with state and federal regulations and license conditions. Conduct interviews of Interventional Radiology Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine therapy outpatients to ensure that they can comply with all radiation safety requirements. Conduct pre-approval inspections and consultations with principal investigators (PI) and laboratory employees regarding the use of radioactive materials or radiation producing devices. In-service training activities (as necessary). Conduct formal and informal radiation safety training courses for medical and research employees at UF facilities Shands Hospital and ancillary sites. Assist with investigations of unusual personal radiation exposures and incidents to determine cause and recommend corrective action. Perform radiation safety inspections of laboratories report findings advise and follows up on necessary corrective actions. Perform sealed source leak tests analyze samples and report results. Maintain UF and UF Health as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) policies. Oversight of UF Health Quality Management programs. Provide input for the Radiation Control Committee the Human Use of Radioisotopes and Radiation Committee (which interacts with the Institutional Review Board). Act as RSO in their absence. Radiation monitoring in the field using portable radiation detection instruments and in the laboratory by operating radiation measuring instruments. Assist with maintaining inventories and inspections of radiation- producing machines to assure registration and operation of devices comply with state and federal regulations. Operate UF/state vehicle for inspections and off-site travel.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:	A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:	EDUCATION & TRAINING: Masters degree in health physics medical physics or similar field Current American Board of health Physics (ABHP) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification Licensed within two years EXPERIENCE: Work experience in a large academic medical center preferred KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and understanding of federal radiation safety regulations Knowledge of data collection techniques SKILLS: Proper use of survey instruments Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. ABILITIES: Ability to work independently Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to operate motor vehicles PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to contact animals Ability to contact human blood Ability to contact patients Ability to use a respirator
Special Instructions to Applicants:	This position requires a valid Florida drivers License and the State of Florida licensure for the practice of medical health physics. Please attach the following: Cover Letter Resume List of References
Health Assessment Required:	Yes