Regional Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Medicine

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A REGIONAL RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER, NUCLEAR MEDICINE WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Medicine to join the Medical Imaging Quality & Safety Team. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years’ recent related professional experience in radiation safety or related field including leadership experience and experience in handling and monitoring radioactive material and implementing, managing and/or auditing a Radiation Safety Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer course from a recognized program applicable for the use of radioactive materials under CNSC regulations.
• Completion or eligibility for applicable professional designation (e.g., CRPA).
• Valid BC Driver’s License is required. Travel will require access to a vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Utilizes superior verbal communication skills to provide training, education and program reports and to collaborate and influence all internal and external stakeholders when providing advice and guidance.
• Applies technical expertise and knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with both provincial and federal regulations involving radiation hazards and safety.
• Skillfully interprets information and uses sound judgment to investigate actual and potential radiation safety issues such as radiation exposures and accidents/injuries.
• Applies radiation protection content expertise to recognize, evaluate and control radiation hazards in the workplace and to minimize exposure and the development of illness/disease.
• Maintains current knowledge of new developments and research into all aspects of Radiation Safety and recommends/implements best practices accordingly.
• Uses skillful techniques in the development, implementation and evaluation of training, education and development programs.
• Skillfully develops meaningful indicators of quality for radiation safety and provides constructive reports based on the results of monitoring these indicators to ensure safety is never compromised.Utilizes intermediate level word-processing, presentation and spreadsheet abilities in the development of policies, training manuals and other materials.
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  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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