Health Physics Associate - Radiation Safety

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Job Title

Health Physics Associate - Radiation Safety

Location: Cleveland

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department: Radiation Safety-Clinical and Operational Improvement

Shift: Days

Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm

Job Summary:

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Health Physics Associate in Radiation Safety, you will play a key role in protecting patients, staff, and the environment by supporting compliance with state and federal radiation safety regulations. Working under the guidance of the Radiation Safety Director or Medical Health Physicist, you will review personnel training and safety procedures for x-ray and radioactive materials, verify proper registration of x-ray equipment, and participate in inspections conducted by the State of Ohio Department of Health. Your work will help ensure that Cleveland Clinic facilities maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Caregivers in this role will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. 30-minute flexibility in schedules required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Conduct audits of x-ray/radioactive materials program records and safe operating procedures. This includes traveling to remote sites.
• Review and provide follow-up with site personnel and assist with problems detected.
• Interface with Ohio Department of Health inspectors and personnel routinely and during inspections.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining x-ray registrations for CCHS facilities. This may occasionally include being required to assist with radioactive materials safety and LASER safety.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree in safety/science technology or an applicable healthcare area
• Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and have reliable transportation
• Minimum of 5-years' experience in a safety, healthcare or science field for candidates

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a science, engineering or safety field. This may substitute for up to 2-years of experience for the experience requirement
• American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment. Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds. May require extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting. Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Laboratory coats and disposable gloves may need to be worn in certain areas.
• Lead apparel may need to be worn in certain areas where x-rays will be emitted during the course of their audit.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.