Nuclear Med Associate Radiation Safety Officer, Full-time, 8hr. Day Shift

Job Description

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Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital!

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under general supervision and performs diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice. Procures, prepares, administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications in accordance with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice. Always ensures medication security. May perform procedures on the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) under the supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for ensuring radiological safety and compliance with California, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the conditions of the Institution's Broad Scope Radioactive Materials License (RAM). Ensure that requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations Section 10, Part 20 and Part 35 levels are adhered to. The ARSO ensures that all elements listed in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) 'Duties and Responsibilities of the Associate Radiation Safety Officer and Delegation of Authority, ARSO Duties and Responsibilities for Medical Use' are performed at the highest level of quality.

The ARSO ensures that all potential radiation exposures are ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

The ARSO is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and day-to-day oversight of the Radiation Protection Program. In addition, the ARSO enforces radiation safety policies and procedures and ensures regulatory compliance.

The ARSO reports to the Radiation Safety Officer and Imaging department leadership as well as accountable to Administration, Hospital and Senior Leadership for regulatory compliance and program results. The incumbent works day-to-day with minimal supervision, making independent judgments and decisions within the scope of their delegated authority and activities. This position supervises other radiation safety staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and advanced nuclear medicine procedures and patient documentation of care, per the NMT’s scope of practice, and in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures, receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioner. Documents at a senior level imaging technical studies and equipment QC in accordance with state licensure, institutional policy and scope of practice. Responsible for maintaining competencies to perform studies. Effectively communicates and explains procedures based on the patients population and makes adjustments accordingly.

• Ensure possession, use, and storage of all radioactive materials are consistent with the limitations in the License, applicable regulations, the NSSDR Certificate(s), manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions, and best safety practice.

• Serve as member of the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) providing link between RSC and the users of ionizing radiation. Plan committee agenda and help guide agenda. Support Committee Chair(s).

• Identify, investigate and notify management of radiation safety issues and events.

• Initiate, recommend, provide and oversee corrective actions and verify successful implementation of corrective action.

• Be available for, and provide consultations with Leadership, facility and staff regarding regulations and license requirements and obligations. Generate and provide reports to administrative leadership.

• Consult, review and provide recommendations for all new construction and renovations that involve RAM and radiation producing machines, including shielding, layout, regulatory compliance, and monitoring.

• Ensure personnel monitoring, ALARA investigations, pregnancy consults, and employee radiation safety issues are addressed comprehensively and compassionately.

• Collaboratively and collegiately investigate medical events following Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and other investigatory protocol.