Radiation Safety Technologist
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NYTemporarySeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Radiation Safety Technologist supports the radiation protection program in a research hospital. The role performs radiation surveys and wipe-test analysis, processes radioactive materials, inspects lead aprons, and maintains instrumentation records. It also coordinates radioactive waste decay-in-storage, assists with dosimetry operations, participates in the radiation emergency team, and responds to radioactive-material spills and other radiation safety events.
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Job Summary:
The Radiation Safety Technologist assists with and supports the radiation protection program in a research hospital setting. Performs radiation survey measurements, analysis of wipe tests, receipt and processing of radioactive materials, lead apron inspections, and related record keeping. Maintains operational and calibration records for all radiation detection instrumentation. Coordinates decay in storage radioactive waste program. Assists with operations of the radiation dosimetry program. Serves as a member of the Radiation Emergency / Disaster team. Responds to and remediates radioactive material spills and emergency radiation safety events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in a related technical field and 3 years of related experience OR Bachelors degree in a related technical field and 1 year of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Note: Final applicant will be required to submit to fingerprinting and background check and be deemed Trustworthy & Reliable by the institutions T&R Official, in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations for increased controls. Incumbent will be appointed temporary until clearance is obtained post-hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the principles/concepts, fundamentals, and best practices/methods of radiation protection and the risks associated with ionizing radiation exposure. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws/regulations, standards, and guidance pertaining to the possession and safe use of radioactive material and radiation-producing machines.
Work Days:
Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
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