Radiation & Laser Safety Lead

ummc; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Supervisor & Safety Officer for Radiation/Laser Safety to lead safety programs and staff, ensuring activities are performed safely and in compliance with UMMC procedures and regulatory standards.

The role involves reviewing and recommending policy changes, calibrating survey instruments, training personnel, maintaining records, investigating incidents, and coordinating with the safety committee to uphold high standards of

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of work experience in radiation safety or laser safety management.
• Board certification or 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training in radiation physics and instrumentation, radiation protection training, mathematics pertaining to the use and measurement of radioactivity, radiation biology, and radiation dosimetry.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes, maintains, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures related to acquiring, handling, storage and disposal of radioactive material and laser safety.
• Performs checks and calibrates survey instruments and other safety equipment.
• Trains personnel working or frequenting radioactive material storage areas and others appropriate to radiation / laser safety.
• Maintain records and reports required by regulatory agencies, each licensing request and license amendments, and written policies required under pertinent regulations.
• Oversees the investigation of radiation or laser over-exposures, accidents, spills, losses, thefts, unauthorized receipts, uses, transfers, disposal, mis-administrations, and other deviations from approved radiation or laser safety practice and implements corrective actions as necessary.
• Attends meetings of and assists the radiation/laser safety committee in the performance of their duties.
• Evaluates and determines control measures. Supervises as needed healthcare personnel in laser use areas. Investigates and reports incidents, accidents, malfunctions, and/or injuries.
• Establishes a classification and registration for all laser equipment; monitors the installation and maintenance of such equipment on a periodic basis.
• Develops and maintains a list of authorized users and departmental laser safety managers. Designates and audits protective equipment for the safe use of laser equipment, supervises the conduct of annual safety audits, and documents results.

Conocimientos

Radiation safety

Laser safety

Staff supervision

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Training & coaching

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Board certification

Descripción del empleo

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Supervisor & Safety Officer for Radiation/Laser Safety to lead safety programs and staff, ensuring activities are performed safely and in compliance with UMMC procedures and regulatory standards.

The role involves reviewing and recommending policy changes, calibrating survey instruments, training personnel, maintaining records, investigating incidents, and coordinating with the safety committee to uphold high standards of