Sr Radiation Safety Specialist

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical research is seeking a Sr. Radiation Safety Specialist to oversee radiation safety practices and compliance. This role involves conducting inspections, managing dosimetry programs, and responding to radiation emergencies. You will play a vital role in ensuring safety protocols are met while supporting the organization's mission to advance cancer treatment and research. If you have a strong background in health physics and a passion for safety in a healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in operational health physics.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical, Biological Sciences or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of ionizing radiation exposure in laboratories.
• Manage external dosimetry program and maintain radiation exposure records.
• Respond to radiation emergencies and write incident reports.

Skills

Operational Health Physics

Radiation Safety Compliance

Incident Reporting

Dosimetry Management

Radiation Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Health Physics Instrumentation

Job description

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Position Summary

The Sr. Radiation Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and monitoring City of Hope Orange
County, Radiation Safety practices, policies, and procedures, to meet regulatory and other applicable
requirements. Reviews and oversees radiation installations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, subject to the supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer. Evaluates the physical environment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe hazards or conditions and implements actions and safeguards as warranted. The Sr. Radiation Safety Specialist will act as a proactive consultant to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center and regional network sites

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performs inspections of ionizing radiation exposure within laboratories using radioactive materials.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly dosimetry reports.
• Responsible for managing external dosimetry program, which includes monitoring and maintaining employee's radiation exposure records.
• Perform inspection and calibration of field and laboratory health physics instrumentation and personal dosimeters.
• Investigates accidental overexposure and write incident reports.
• Responds to radiation emergencies at any time and completes documentation and write incident reports.
• Responsible for performing assigned inspections and calibrations.
• Supervises the sealed source program, which includes leak testing and inventory of all sealed radioactive services.
• Performs record keeping activities associated with radiation surveys, inspections, waste disposal, and isotope inventory, leak tests and personal monitoring.
• Responding to radioactive spills or contaminations and performing decontamination procedures.
• Monitors patients receiving therapy level doses of radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. Iodine-131, Yitrium-90, Lu-177), and oversees the decontamination of rooms housing these patients.
• Assist with review of surveys of "hot" labs in Radiation Physics and Nuclear Medicine Departments.
• Manages Receiving, processing and documentation of all packages of RAM received by the Radiation Safety Office.
• Assist in writing and revising current SOPs and policies.
• Processes radioactive waste for disposal.
• Support inventory and management of radioactive waste program.
• Manages and orders supplies for the radiation safety division.
• Manage the radiation safety annual refresher training assignments.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Biological Sciences or Engineering.
• 5 years of related experience in operational health physics

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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