There are (2) positions availableGENERAL OVERVIEW:This role will be responsible for communication for the reading rooms, workflow and image management, information dissemination, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Perform management responsibilities to include, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, and manage the day-to-day operations of the team; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; manage to assigned budgets. (25%)
- Manage the AHN radiation safety program (15%)
- Ensure the safe use of ionizing radiation at AHN facilities for patients, staff and visitor radiation safety (10%)
- Provide essential professional support to ensure compliance with PA DEP, TJC, FDA, CMS and DOH regulations (10%)
- Assume responsibilities in departmental Radiation Safety Officer's absence (10%)
- Direct Patient Care Activities - Therapeutic and diagnostic patient administrations of unsealed and sealed radioactive material(s) (10%)
- Radiation Emergency Response - Provide leadership and technical guidance in response to internal and external radiation emergencies including but not limited to, radioactive contamination monitoring, decontamination, and documentation and emergency event analysis (10%)
- Provide oversight and guidance to Radiation Physics support staff involved in radiation safety activities and responsibilities (10%)
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required
- Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering.
- 5 years of experience in management of radiation safety program and regulatory compliance activities, as well as meeting the requirements of qualified radiation expert/RSO per regulatory definitions
- 3 years of experience in management or leadership role
Preferred
- Master's degree in Health Physics or Medical Physics
- Certified Health Physicist - American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) or Diagnostic Medical Physics - American Board of Radiology (ABR) or Nuclear Medical Physics - American Board of Radiology (ABR)
SKILLS:- Strong working knowledge of current regulations related to a radiation safety program
- Experience working in radiation safety utilizing radiation materials and radiation-producing equipment for medical diagnosis and therapy, and/or academic and research purposes
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training designed to protect institutions, laboratory, and other personnel from radiation hazards.
- Knowledge of transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of radioactive materials and/or disposal of radiation-producing equipment
- Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols
- Knowledge of radioactive materials and/or radiation-producing equipment inventory control, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and/or licensing requirements
- Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise
- Ability to operate radiation detection instruments and other relevant radiation physics test equipment
- Ability to develop safety procedures and protocols
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