Radiologic Technologist - Echotech

Concentrix; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentrix in Makati seeks a Radiation Safety Officer to lead the facility's Radiation Protection and Safety Program and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or related field, PRC license as an RRT, and radiation safety training, with at least 2 years' radiology experience. Will develop safety procedures, conduct orientations, maintain records, and coordinate with radiologists, technologists, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• PRC license or applicable professional license.
• Radiation safety training appropriate to medical imaging facilities.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of radiation protection principles and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with PNRI and government regulations.
• Experience with dosimetry, radiation surveys, and safety documentation.
• Ability to develop and monitor Radiation Protection and Safety Program.
• Strong communication, training and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures radiation safety within the facility by implementing the Radiation Protection and Safety Program and ensuring compliance with applicable radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the availability and proper use of radiation protection devices and equipment, including lead aprons, thyroid shields, radiation barriers, warning signs, dosimeters, and other protective equipment.
• Communicates and coordinates with radiation workers and concerned personnel regarding radiation safety procedures, safe work practices, radiation hazards, and applicable protection measures.
• Conducts regular radiation safety inspections and workplace monitoring to identify hazards and ensure control measures are implemented.
• Monitors occupational radiation exposure by ensuring proper use and timely submission of personnel dosimeters, reviewing results, and maintaining records.
• Enforces radiation protection principles and safety procedures to minimize exposure.
• Coordinates and monitors radiation survey, testing, calibration, and QA activities for equipment and monitoring instruments.
• Maintains radiation safety supplies and protective equipment and keeps inventory and records.
• Prepares and maintains required radiation safety and regulatory documentation and records.
• Assists in regulatory submissions and permits related to radiation safety and ensures compliance with PNRI and other agencies.
• Conducts radiation safety orientation and training for workers and personnel exposed to ionizing radiation.
• Investigates radiation safety incidents and recommends corrective actions.
• Coordinates with management, radiologists, technologists, medical physicists, service providers, and regulators on safety matters.
• Assists during inspections, audits, equipment testing, and compliance assessments.
• Develops and maintains emergency procedures for radiation-related incidents.
• Regularly reviews and improves radiation protection practices and overall safety.

Skills

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Safety program development

Documentation

Training & orientation

Communication & coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology, Medical Physics, Physics, or other relevant field

PRC License as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RRT)

Radiation Protection/Radiation Safety training

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology, Medical Physics, Physics, or other relevant field
• PRC License as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RRT) or other applicable professional license, where required
• Completed Radiation Protection/Radiation Safety training appropriate to medical diagnostic and/or interventional X-ray facilities
• Preferably with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in radiology, radiation safety, medical imaging, or a related healthcare environment
• Knowledgeable in radiation protection principles, radiation safety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with PNRI and other applicable government regulatory requirements governing the safe use of ionizing radiation
• Knowledge of occupational radiation monitoring, personnel dosimetry, radiation survey procedures, and radiation safety documentation
• Proficient in monitoring and maintaining radiation safety equipment, protective devices, and radiation survey instruments
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the facility’s Radiation Protection and Safety Program
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify radiation safety hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to conduct radiation safety orientations, training, and awareness programs for employees and other personnel exposed to ionizing radiation
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and other documentation/reporting tools
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle multiple safety and compliance activities
• Good communication, coordination, and teamwork skills
• Willingness and ability to perform duties in accordance with radiation safety standards and regulatory

Responsibilities

• Ensures radiation safety within the facility by implementing and monitoring the Radiation Protection and Safety Program and ensuring compliance with applicable radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the availability and proper use of radiation protection devices and equipment, including lead aprons, thyroid shields, radiation barriers, warning signs, dosimeters, and other applicable protective equipment.
• Communicates and coordinates with radiation workers and concerned personnel regarding radiation safety procedures, safe work practices, radiation hazards, and applicable protection measures.
• Conducts regular radiation safety inspections and workplace monitoring to identify potential radiation hazards and ensure that appropriate control measures are consistently implemented.
• Monitors occupational radiation exposure by ensuring proper use and timely submission of personnel dosimeters, reviewing monitoring results, and maintaining accurate radiation exposure records.
• Strictly enforces radiation protection principles and safety procedures to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients, radiation workers, visitors, and the general public.
• Ensures that radiation-producing equipment and radiation work areas are operated safely and in accordance with approved procedures, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and monitors radiation survey, testing, calibration, and quality assurance activities for radiation-producing equipment and radiation monitoring instruments, as applicable.
• Ensures timely availability of radiation safety supplies and protective equipment, and maintains appropriate inventory and records to support continuous and safe operations.
• Prepares and maintains required radiation safety and regulatory documentation, including radiation monitoring records, inspection reports, training records, equipment-related documents, incident reports, permits, licenses, and other applicable records.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents and permits related to radiation safety and ensures compliance with requirements of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Conducts radiation safety orientation and training for radiation workers and other personnel who may be exposed to ionizing radiation, and ensures proper understanding of radiation protection practices.
• Investigates radiation safety incidents, abnormal exposures, equipment-related safety concerns, and other radiation protection issues, and recommends appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinates with management, Radiologists, Radiologic Technologists, Medical Physicists, equipment service providers, and regulatory agencies on matters related to radiation protection, safety, compliance, and equipment performance.
• Assists during regulatory inspections, radiation safety audits, equipment testing, and compliance assessments, and ensures that findings and recommendations are properly addressed.
• Develops and maintains emergency procedures for radiation-related incidents, including suspected radiation overexposure, equipment malfunction, abnormal radiation readings, and other radiation safety emergencies.
• Regularly reviews and evaluates radiation protection practices and recommends improvements to strengthen radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and overall workplace safety.
• Maintains and updates records of radiation-producing equipment, radiation safety devices, monitoring instruments, and radiation workers to ensure accurate and up-to-date radiation safety documentation.
• Efficiently manages the daily activities related to radiation safety and compliance, ensuring that required monitoring, inspections, documentation, training, and regulatory activities are completed within established timelines.
• Maintains and promotes a strong radiation safety culture by ensuring that radiation protection policies and procedures are consistently followed throughout the facility.