Radiation Safety Technician- Imaging and Diagnostics - Radiation Safety

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 21, 2024
Radiation Safety Technician- Imaging and Diagnostics - Radiation Safety Radiation Safety Technician- Imaging and Diagnostics - Radiation Safety Hiring Department: Imaging and Diagnostics - Radiation Safety Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028381 Posting Close Date: 12/4/2024 Salary: $22.34 - $41.86 per hour About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary An employee at this level is under the designated supervision of the Director of Radiation Safety and assists in the management of the radiation safety program. Assists in developing plans, coordinate and manage radiation safety programs, including the implementation of those programs, to ensure the safety of the Hospital's employees, students and visitors. Ensures radiation safety program compliance with applicable Hospital policies and local, state, and federal regulations. Serves as contact for Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) inspections and all other regulators. Duties & Responsibilities Maintains control of the radioisotope inventory by performing such duties as: o processing radioisotope purchase request forms provided and approved by supervisor o receiving radioisotope shipments; testing for leakage as appropriate; recording amount received in the inventory; and releasing shipments to users o obtaining usage information from user departments and updating inventory o collecting and arranging for waste disposal pickups; receiving packaged waste from radioisotope users; and releasing it to the waste disposal company after approval by supervisor o assisting in the development and/or maintenance of inventory control system Assists the Director in making scheduled and unscheduled laboratory surveys to ensure safe and careful use of radioisotope and/or radiation producing devices. Maintains the radioisotope library and acts as contact point for radiological assistance to users. Assists the supervisor in providing training for technical laboratory personnel to avoid a radiological accident or incident. Maintains contact with commercial suppliers of radiological services. Maintains occupational radiation exposure records. Assists the radiation safety officer (RSO) with calibration of radiation producing devices. Performs patient-specific radiation measurement and calculations. Assists the Radiation Safety Officer in performing functions and reporting (annual, adverse incidents, etc.) required by hospital, local, and federal agencies. Coordinates institutional radiation-safety activities with radiation safety policies, procedures, and regulations established by various governing agencies (such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission), involving such tasks as presenting and interpreting new policies, regulations, and project proposals to institutional committees and presenting the institution's position on a wide variety of radiation projects and regulations to outside agencies. Establishes, maintains, or supervises the maintenance of records reflecting the licensing and registration of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment. Assist decontamination of facilities, transport of unusually hazardous radioactive material, and disposal of radioactive waste, with responsibility for implementing effective safety measures. investigates excessive personnel radiation exposures and accidents resulting in serious contamination of university facilities, including determination of causes and recommending preventive or remedial measures. Coordinate the hospital Radiation Safety meetings performs related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories: college course work in chemistry, biology, health physics, radiological physics or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) work experience in radiological safety control. Preferred Qualifications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12618?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2e4667316e3be6488fb99a4dfbe4f471