Senior Occupational Safety Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Respond on nights weekends holidays for emergency response
Lift items up to 50 lbs unassisted
Maneuver 55 gallon drums using hand truck
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Senior Occupational Safety Coordinator to manage its Radiation Safety Program. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental sciences or a related field, with experience in occupational health and safety

Job Summary

  • The Radiation Safety Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the Radiation Safety Program for the Campus under general supervision.
  • This position requires responding on nights, weekends, and holidays for emergency response situations.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits including health plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts for staff.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Senior Occupational Safety Coordinator to manage its Radiation Safety Program. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental sciences or a related field, with experience in occupational health and safety.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Holiday Vacation Sick Leave Retirement Education discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Respond on nights weekends holidays for emergency response
  • Lift items up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • Maneuver 55 gallon drums using hand truck
  • Medically qualify to wear respirator and protective equipment
  • Frequent exposure to hazardous chemical and radioactive wastes

Nice-to-have

  • Administration experience in safety programs
  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour initial training certification
  • CPR/AED Certified within 12 months of hire

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in environmental sciences chemistry safety industrial hygiene physics nuclear medicine or related field with 3 years experience
  • Associates degree in environmental sciences chemistry safety industrial hygiene physics nuclear medicine or related field with 5 years experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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