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Position Summary:

• Accepts delivery of, inspects, and performs package surveys on all radioactive isotopes prior to transferring to licensees.
• Implements radiation safety program; performs complete monitoring surveys (wipe tests and ambient surveys), including leak tests of sealed sources; produces summary reports of audits; brings to the attention of the Director/Radiation Safety Officer circumstances that could develop into a widespread internal or external radiological health issue.
• Conducts routine calibration and documentation of laboratory analytical equipment; calibrates portable radiation survey meters and dose calibrators; assists with monitoring and quality control of x-ray equipment; performs lead apron integrity checks.
• Implements and manages the personal monitoring program (film and ring badges), arranges for badges for new employees, arranges badge collection from and distribution to existing staff members, and communicates changes and related information to the badge vendor; conducts complete monitoring surveys; conducts routine monitoring and analysis of urine samples from personnel using radionuclides; prepares written reports of radiation exposures.
• Carries out and supervises the management, collection, chemical treatment, volume reduction, manifesting, segregation, bulking, packaging and transporting, and other related functions for the minimization, treatment, and disposal of radioactive waste; makes arrangements for pick-up by vendor.
• Assists in risk communication programs about radiological hazards; provides hands-on training to staff on the proper use of radiation monitoring equipment; provides and assists with initial and refresher radiation safety training.
• Provides instructions to patients undergoing radiopharmaceutical therapy or brachytherapy concerning radiation risks, procedures for reducing exposure to families, and other pertinent radiation safety-related health questions; provides instruction to staff on preparation and decontamination of patient rooms.
• Under broad management of the Director/Radiation Safety Officer, responds to radiation incidents and emergencies, and supervises emergency procedures and mitigation efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in health physics, or a closely related radiation science field, plus at least three (3) years of experience in a comprehensive health physics/radiation safety program.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Posting Number: 23ST1329

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