Sr Radiation Safety Specialist

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. 

City of Hope Orange County is seeking a dedicated and proactive Sr. Radiation Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team at the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center and the Orange County Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safe and compliant use of radiation across our facilities, directly contributing to our mission of delivering innovative cancer treatments and compassionate care.

Why This Role Matters

As a Sr. Radiation Safety Specialist, you will be at the forefront of radiation safety practices, overseeing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Your expertise will safeguard not only our patients but also our dedicated staff and the broader community. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a leading cancer center renowned for its cutting-edge research and patient-centered approach.

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Radiation Safety Oversight: Conduct thorough inspections of laboratories using radioactive materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
• Dosimetry Management: Prepare and review monthly and quarterly dosimetry reports, maintaining meticulous records of radiation exposure.
• Instrumentation Calibration: Oversee the inspection and calibration of health physics instruments and personal dosimeters, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements.
• Emergency Response: Lead investigations into accidental overexposures and radiation incidents, implementing corrective actions and reporting findings.
• Sealed Source Program Management: Supervise the sealed source program, including leak testing and inventory management of radioactive material.
• Training & Consultation: Provide expert guidance and training to staff across departments, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
• Policy Development: Assist in the creation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies to enhance radiation safety practices.
• Waste Management: Oversee the processing and disposal of radioactive waste, ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance.

Your qualifications should include: 

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Physical, Biological Sciences, or Engineering.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years in operational health physics, with a strong understanding of radiation safety protocols.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in radiation detection instruments, dosimetry systems, and health physics instrumentation.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations governing radiation safety in healthcare settings.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with experience in training and consulting.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to assess and mitigate radiation-related risks effectively.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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