What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Safety Assistant position at Cleveland Clinic?
Radiation Safety Assistant
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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, 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 various field activities related to the safe and compliant use of radioactive material and other sources of ionizing radiation.
A caregiver in this position works 8:00am – 5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Supervise the daily activities of Radiation Safety Technologists.
Assist 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.
Depending on department needs, obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with hazmat endorsement.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s degree in engineering, biological sciences or a related field.
Ohio driver’s license (VDL) and able to obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by CCF’s insurance carriers’ requirements to operate CCF vehicles.
Two years of experience in radiation safety or a related field including at least one year of experience performing radiation surveys and equipment testing and calibrations. An additional two years of progressively responsible experience may substitute the associate’s degree requirement.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s degree in physics, health physics or a related field.
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Physical Requirements:
- Ability to wear Level A personal protective equipment.
- Typical demands require full body motion including ability to lift up to 100 pounds and move up to 400 pounds.
- The ability to utilize material handling equipment and climb ladders.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows 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. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. 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. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
