Site Radiation Safety Officer - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:144931**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone,
Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:

DI Nuclear Medicine (In Vivo)**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:4-Dec-22**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

The Site Radiation Safety Officer (SRSO) oversees all operational aspects of radiation protection activities to ensure that day-to-day operations involving radioactive material and x-ray emitting devices are conducted according to policies and procedures designed to adequately protect public health and safety and maintain exposures ALARA within the central zone of the Nova Scotia Health.

This position will be responsible for but not limited to supporting the Nuclear Medicine department the Provincial Radiopharmacy, the Cyclotron and other Diagnostic imaging areas.

In conjunction with the Nova Scotia Health Corporate Radiation Safety Officer the SRSO assists in the implementing and interpreting national and provincial regulations through education of the procedures to be followed to meet regulatory standards.

Regular audits and inspections of individual department practices are conducted to ensure radiation exposure and dose controls minimize personnel and public exposure.

Facilities and Equipment is assessed to determine that it is appropriate and functioning properly for its intended use. Inventory management is monitored to ensure security of sources and protection of the public and environment.

The SRSO is also accountable to the organization for incident response as well as limiting any liability or unsafe work practices.

If the SRSO discovers an activity involving ionizing radiation in which health and safety appear to be compromised to an unacceptable level, the SRSO should terminate the unsafe activity immediately.

Travel to other sites required.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Nuclear Medicine, Medical Radiation Technology or equivalent education which includes Radiation Safety Training
Canadian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA(R)) Registration or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Registration
Transport of Dangerous Goods Certification for Ground
Minimum of (2) two years experience performing radiation safety duties in a hospital or university research setting required
Interpersonal and report writing skills are required when enforcing policy and documenting incidents which could have implications for staff
Strong organizational skills and selfmotivation required
Ability to work effectively with management and frontline workers as well as deal with government agencies and inspectors.
Developing and providing education and training are critical to this role.
Emergency Preparedness in radiation accidents both practical and theoretical required
Cyclotron knowledge and experience are considered an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Long assignment full time position; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately 2 year term

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $41.19 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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