Radiation Protection/Safety Officer RPO

at  Medica Group

WHO WE ARE:

Medica Ireland is an award-winning radiology services provider in Ireland employing 120+ staff members. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals and have patient services in MRI, Ultrasound, CT, DXA and X-Ray.
We are a clinically led, patient-focused organisation with industry experts including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and ICT professionals. Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of traditional radiology bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies, while simultaneously reducing costs for the hospital.
Medica Group is focused on continuous growth, expansion and diversity, and the Irish business is a core facet of this focus. There has never been a better time to join in this senior-level position, to make a real impact!

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Diagnostic Radiography degree.Be a registered member of CORU.

JOB ROLE:

Medica Group is the market leader in the provision of teleradiology and managed radiology services to the UK and Ireland. We are now recruiting for a Radiation Protection Officer to join our growing Radiology team in Ireland.
Please note that this is a part-time role for up to 16 hours per week. However, we can offer a full-time position if you wish to combine it with clinical work at VHI360 Carrickmines.
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Radiographer with at least six years of experience post qualification who are looking for a new challenge in a clinically led, patient-focused organisation like Medica Ireland. Previous experience in a similar position is highly desirable.

As a Radiation Protection Officer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure all legislative requirements regarding Radiation Safety are met and adhered to.
• Ensuring that Radiation Safety Procedures are implemented in the Department in accordance with relevant legislation and subsequent Local Rules.
• Be an active member of relevant Radiation Safety Committees (RSC); setting the agenda and noting meeting minutes for the same.
• Deal with and escalate any radiation safety issues that may arise in clinics.
• Manage the radiation safety audit schedule and avoid potential radiation safety issues through robust implementation of the same.
• Through communication with the Clinical Specialist/senior radiographers at each clinical site, ensure that all QA testing is carried out & documented in the correct time frame and in accordance the requirements of each individual test.
• Act as a mentor to all clinic staff and lead by example and flag any changes in the relevant legislation that may warrant an adjustment to radiation safety protocols and / or policies