Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
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. Additional duties include carrying out responsibilities required under California and federal radiation control regulations governing the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
Salary Range: $33.96-$69.54/hr
Required
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Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct reports and other written documents.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Basic math skills equivalent to 8th grade level (Algebra I).
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Basic understanding of units of measurement.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, managers, administrators, and external partners or regulatory agencies.
Preferred
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Experience implementing a safety program.
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Ability to read, understand, and interpret national and state laws and hospital safety codes.
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Knowledge of healthcare-related radiation safety policies and procedures.
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Working knowledge of radiation safety instruments.
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General knowledge of modern radiation safety equipment used in hospital or healthcare settings.
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Ability to conduct training sessions for new and existing staff.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet expected outcomes.
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Ability to deliver presentations on safety policies, procedures, and related issues.
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General knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to healthcare environments.
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Familiarity with hospital communication systems, including voice paging, smartphones, two-way radios, and computer-based programs.
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