Chirayu National Hospital and Medical Institute

Hospital / Clinic / Diagnostic Centre

Radiation Safety Officer

Views: 2324|Published on: Aug 22, 2024

Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech / Medical / R&D

Entry Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Basundhara, Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 1 year|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Position Overview:

Chirayu National Hospital & Medical Institute is seeking a qualified and dedicated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to join our team. The RSO will be responsible for managing our radiation protection program, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining a safe environment for personnel and patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the Radiation Protection Program: Oversee the program, ensuring effectiveness and compliance with regulations.
Radiation Protection Issues: Identify and address any radiation protection problems promptly.
Corrective Actions: Initiate, verify, and implement corrective actions to enhance radiation safety.
Regulatory Compliance: Halt unsafe activities and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR Part 20 regulations and investigational levels.
ALARA Practices: Maintain radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
Radiation Protection Procedures: Develop, distribute, and implement up-to-date procedures.
Licensed Materials Compliance: Ensure possession, use, and storage of licensed materials adhere to regulations and manufacturer's guidelines.
Training and Authorization: Authorize and train individuals in handling radioactive materials and conduct relevant personnel training.
Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation to ensure radiation doses remain within allowable limits, and appropriately use and exchange personnel monitoring devices.
Material Security and Disposal: Secure licensed materials and ensure their proper disposal.
Incident Reporting: Notify authorities of any incidents, such as loss, theft, or damage of licensed materials, and investigate and report medical events as required.
Program Audits: Conduct and document annual audits of the radiation protection program and implement corrective actions for any identified violations or weaknesses.
Material Transportation: Transport licensed materials in accordance with DOT requirements.
Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records and ensure the license is up-to-date.
On-Site Supervision: Provide periodic on-site supervision of the Radiation Safety Program.
Dose Records and Surveys: Review dose records and surveys quarterly.
New User Review: Review and approve new users and uses of radioactive materials before first use.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Under Graduate (Bachelor)

Required Experience:More than or equal to 1 year

Other Specification

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiation Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Biology, Nuclear Physics, or a closely related field.
Completion of a 12-month internship or work experience in a recognized, well-equipped radiation therapy department.
Strong understanding of radiation safety principles, practices, and regulations.
Familiarity with radiation detection and monitoring equipment.
Knowledge of radiation protection standards and best practices.
Ability to interpret and apply scientific and technical information related to radiation safety.
Proficiency in using radiation measurement and protective equipment.
Experience in ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and educate staff on radiation safety practices.
Ability to develop and implement radiation safety programs and protocols.

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Problem Solving

Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Monitoring

Attention to Detail

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

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Apply Before: Sep 06, 2024

About the organization

Chirayu National Hospital and Medical Institute

Hospital / Clinic / Diagnostic Centre

Basundhara ,Kathmandu

Chirayu National Hospital and Medical Institute (CNHMI), strategically located at Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, is a private hospital providing ethical and personalized care within an infrastructure on par with the best facility in the country. CNHMI commenced its operation in December 2013, offering both out-patient services and in-patient services.

CNHMI provides best practice general and specialist medical services with high quality and affordable medical care by leveraging the skills of highly trained Nepalese consultants with access to state of the art equipment and technology.

Our multidisciplinary services offer extensive and state-of-the-art medical care with a full range of primary and specialty healthcare services that enable cross-specialty consultation, assuring a comprehensive treatment for each patient.

CNHMI is owned by corporate investors together with a number of consultant doctors practicing at the hospital.