Radiation Safety Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus seeks a Radiation Safety Assistant to supervise and perform field activities ensuring safe handling of radioactive materials and ionizing radiation. You will decontaminate rooms, assist with interventional radiology measurements, and manage radioactive waste while supporting Nuclear Medicine and Radiology teams. The role includes training staff, conducting laboratory audits, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, biological sciences or related field and two years of progressively relevant experience
• OR four years of progressively relevant experience
• Valid State driver's license
• Depending on department needs, may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with hazmat endorsement
• Bachelor's degree in physics, Health Physics, or another related field
• Relevant experience as a technician, technologist, engineer, or manufacturing professional
• Strong knowledge of safety practices, auditing and compliance
• Experience with radiation information and physics

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of Radiation Safety Technologists.
• Receive, survey, inventory, deliver, and ship radioactive material.
• Perform audits of radiation laboratories, surveys, bioassays, and air sampling.
• Perform radioactive waste collection, sampling, processing, monitoring, and disposal.
• Provide in-service training for users of ionizing radiation.
• Provide training to Radiation Safety Technologists.
• Provide radiation safety support for radiation therapy procedures and for clinical/research use of radioactive material and ionizing radiation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiation safety

Laboratory auditing

Training staff

Radiation detection

Waste management

Calibrations

Education

Associate degree in engineering or biological sciences

CDL with hazmat endorsement (may be required)

Bachelor's degree in physics/Health Physics (preferred)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Radiation Safety Assistant, you will supervise and perform field activities that support the safe and compliant use of radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation. In this role, you will prepare and decontaminate rooms used for radiopharmaceutical patients, including applying protective coverings to floors and surfaces and completing room tear-down after patient release. You will assist with Interventional Radiology procedures by obtaining patient measurements, support radioactive waste operations by collecting, packaging, and disposing of radioactive waste and maintaining associated receipts, perform radiation detection equipment calibration, conduct laboratory audits, and provide support to Nuclear Medicine and Radiology teams. A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (flexible)

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Supervise the daily activities of Radiation Safety Technologists. Assists ARSO, RSO, and MHPs in developing policies and procedures.
• Receive, survey, inventory, deliver, and ship radioactive material to end users.
• Perform audits of radiation laboratories, radiation surveys, bioassays, and air sampling.
• Perform radioactive waste collection, sampling, processing, monitoring, and disposal.
• Provide in-service training for users of ionizing radiation (staff and non-staff).
• Provide training to Radiation Safety Technologists.
• Provide radiation safety support for radiation therapy procedures and for clinical/research use of radioactive material and ionizing radiation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree in engineering, biological sciences or related field and two years of progressively relevant experience
• OR four years of progressively relevant experience
• Valid State driver's license
• Depending on department needs, may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with hazmat endorsement

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in physics, Health Physics, or another related field
• Relevant experience as a technician, technologist, engineer, or manufacturing professional, such as a batch or chemical mixer
• Strong knowledge of safety practices, auditing, and compliance
• Experience with radiation information and physics

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Level A personal protective equipment.
• Typical demands require full body motion including ability to lift to one hundred pounds and move up to four hundred pounds.
• The ability to utilize material handling equipment and climb ladders.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.88

Maximum hourly: $28.80

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).