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The Power of Every One.Job TitleRadiation Safety Assistant LocationCleveland FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus DepartmentRadiation Safety-Clinical and Operational Improvement Job CodeD22015 ShiftDays Schedule8:00am-5:00pm Job SummaryJob DetailsRadiation 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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities