University Health Network
Job title:
Radiation Safety Speicalist
Company
University Health Network
Job description
Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Radiation Safety Services
Work Model: On-site
Reports to: Manager, Radiation Safety Services
Grade: B0:08
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Premiums: Competitive academic premiums available
- Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: 5 days per week and on-callPosition Summary
The Radiation Safety Office is a dynamic team, committed to continually raising safety awareness, improving radiation safety standards, participating in decision making and consultation, providing timely and effective responses, and creating/sustaining an environment that inspires trust, integrity, collaboration, and personal responsibility. The Radiation Safety Specialist plays a key role in this team, dedicated to ensuring that this commitment is sustained.Duties
- Preparing technical reports regarding radiation safety including but not limited to shielding reports, dose reconstruction and assessment from unplanned events, and hazards/environmental assessments related to radioactive material and radiation emitting devices
- Assist the Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) in ensuring compliance with the radiation safety program at the UHN, in accordance with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations, provincial x-ray safety regulations and UHN radiation safety polices;
- Assisting the RSO with investigating and reporting, as well as with initial assistance to radiation safety needs and initial response to emergencies;
- Providing basic radiation protection information to all staff in radiation work areas;
- Acting as a contact on internal radiation matters;
- Assisting in the management of a comprehensive electronic database of radiation safety related activities and items;
- Assisting in the provision of technical services;
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Qualifications
- At a minimum, Bachelor of Science in a relevant scientific discipline (i.e. Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiation Biology) from a recognized institution, or recognized equivalent program in a relevant imaging discipline
- Minimum two (2) years of recent, related professional operational radiation safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Previous experience as a NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker) or x-ray work an asset
- Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy related education an asset.
- Knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Acts and its regulations
- Ontario x-ray safety regulations an asset
- Experience working in healthcare and a teaching hospital environment an asset
- Ability to pay critical attention to detail to facilitate accuracy and completeness in the work process required
- Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills
- Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and database applications
- Experience with teaching and training of staff preferred
Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Expected salary
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:33:03 GMT
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