Radiation Safety Technician

Posted:
8/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Radiation Safety Technician

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Radiation Safety-Clinical and Operational Improvement

                      

Job Code

D18004

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


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 Technician, you will perform various field activities related to the safe and compliant use of radioactive material and other sources of ionizing radiation.  
 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

  • Has good customer service skills.  

  • Is eager and willing to learn new tasks.  

  • Is flexible to support patients and client needs.  

  • Has experience using Microsoft Office.  


By taking this opportunity, you will join a small, diverse group of specialized skill caregivers that strongly support certification and learning.  
 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 


Responsibilities:

  • Receives, surveys, inventories, delivers, and ships radioactive material to end users.
  • Performs audits of radiation laboratories, radiation surveys, bio-assays and air sampling.
  • Perform radioactive waste collection, sampling, processing, monitoring and disposal.
  • Provides radiation safety support for radiation therapy procedures and for clinical/research use of radioactive material and ionizing radiation.
  • Assists with training new Radiation Safety Technologists.
  • Records and reports compliance activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Associate's degree in engineering, biological sciences or related field.

Certifications:

  • Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's license (VDL) and obtain and maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by CCF's insurance carriers' requirements to operate CCF vehicles.
  • Depending on department needs, may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's license with hazmat endorsement.

Complexity of Work:

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in engineering or science fields may be substituted for Associate's Degree.

Physical Requirements:

  • 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. Ability to wear level A personal protective equipment.

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. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities