Radiation Safety Specialist

UCLA Health

Los Angeles, CA, United States
$33.96 - 69.54 hourly; not specified; not specifie...
On-site
Monitoring radioactive materials
Radiation-producing equipment
Routine audits
Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Radiation Safety Specialist supports the UCLA Health Radiation Safety Program

Job Summary

  • Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Radiation Safety Specialist supports the UCLA Health Radiation Safety Program.
  • Responsibilities include monitoring the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, including lasers and MRI machines, and conducting routine audits in laboratories, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology.
  • The role also assists with radiation safety training, supports implementation of the UCLA Health Dosimetry Program, and performs containment setup and clearance protocols related to the therapeutic administration of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials to patients.

Matching Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the Radiation Safety Specialist supports the UCLA Health Radiation Safety Program.

Salary

$33.96 - 69.54 Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • monitoring radioactive materials
  • radiation-producing equipment
  • routine audits
  • radiation safety training
  • dosimetry program support
  • containment setup and clearance

Nice-to-have

  • implementing safety program
  • reading laws and codes
  • healthcare radiation safety
  • radiation safety instruments
  • modern radiation safety equipment
  • conducting training sessions
  • working independently
  • delivering presentations
  • safety regulations in healthcare

Key Requirements

  • Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct reports
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic math skills equivalent to 8th grade level (Algebra I)
  • Basic understanding of units of measurement
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Work Rights

Not specified

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