Safety Specialist

About the role

The Radiation Safety team at MD Anderson's Cancer Center oversees the licenses and registrations that allow for the possession and use of radioactive material and radiation-producing equipment at MD Anderson. Our team ensures all clinical and research use involving radiation is compliant with State of Texas regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consults and assists applicable departments in developing, implementing, and revising written radiation safety procedures for using radioactive material (RAM).
• Consults and assists applicable departments in developing, implementing, and revising written radiation safety procedures for using radiation-producing, laser, and MRI machines.
• Maintains the dosimetry program to include additions/deletions, coordination of dosimeters, and report generation.
• Provides oversight and support of the dosimetry program.
• Assists in the proper packaging and shipment of radioactive material.
• Provides assistance and support for the Radioprotective Apparel Program.
• Provides Radiation Safety training as needed.
• Performs clinical audits for radiation and X-ray programs on campus and at HAL locations.
• Performs lab inspection and assists with other program areas as needed.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field.

Qualifications

• Required: None

Skills

• Strong time-management skills
• A willingness to learn
• A genuine desire to grow professionally within the field
• Motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Retail
• Tuition benefits
• Individual and team recognition

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k)

Application Instructions

N/A