X-ray/Mammo Inspector

About the role

Performs X-ray and Mammography inspections, field surveys, assessments, or investigations to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental or public health laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and conduct complex, highly advanced technical operational and product compliance inspections of medical, dental, veterinary, industrial, laser, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) sectors.
• Perform advanced technical testing procedures, using specialized detection equipment, while incorporating knowledge of quality assurance practices to perform a thorough inspection.
• Review documents and assess records and reports of licensed professionals to ensure adherence to applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Investigate complaints and incidents involving the use of radiation-producing machines.
• Prepare detailed technical inspection reports following department guidelines, which are then submitted to the Central Office for technical review to ensure accuracy and procedural standards.
• Assist in training new X-ray and Mammography inspectors or those requiring remedial training in accordance with standard inspection policy and procedures.
• May assist in disaster response and recovery efforts, including the Radiation Emergency Response Team (RERT).
• Address public inquiries, complaints, or suspected incidents related to X-ray machines and radiation-generating devices.
• Oversee and evaluate the radiological, environmental, or public and consumer health and safety impact of facilities or products.

Requirements

• EJF 1: Independently plan and execute advanced technical inspections of radiation-producing machines across various sectors.
• EJF 2: Independently utilize web-based software to prepare detailed technical inspection reports following department guidelines.
• EJF 3: Independently plans and coordinates travel, travel requests, and submits travel claims timely, and accurately per Department policy.
• EJF 4: Address public complaints or suspected incidents related to X-ray machines and radiation-generating devices.
• EJF 5: Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating or serving in a supporting role to meet the department’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Qualifications

• One of the following four criteria is required:
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a physical science or health-related field from an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Current or previous ARRT Certification as a Radiologic Technologist with at least two years of experience.
• Current or previous MRT Certification as a Radiologic Technologist with at least two years of experience.
• MQSA Inspector Certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of the State and Federal regulations relating to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Knowledge of the functions and operations of equipment used in radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation protection and safety.
• Knowledge of the basic operating principles of X-ray imaging devices, laser equipment, and intense pulsed light devices.
• Knowledge of mathematics, science, and physics principles.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance (user level) of radiation detection and field-testing equipment.
• Skilled in using computer software for report generation, data analysis, and project management.
• Skilled in the preparation of detailed technical reports and correspondence.
• Skilled in planning and organizing personal itineraries and scheduling workload to maximize the number of inspections daily, weekly, and monthly and to make the best use of travel monies.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations.
• Ability to apply scientific principles, and to detect and evaluate environmental and public health hazards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects and activities with limited supervision.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to train others and to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, the regulated community, and the public.
• Ability to organize and express ideas and thoughts clearly and concisely, in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to speak publicly.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to travel as needed to satisfy program needs.
• Ability to perform inspection work on equipment from floor level to 8 feet in height.
• Ability to move equipment weighing thirty (30) pounds.
• Ability to perform detailed visual observations in darkened or dimly lit areas.

Benefits

Employee Benefits DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

Pay

Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50

Schedule

Shift: Day