Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center is inviting applications from qualified
candidates for the
Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Position at the medical center located
in upper Manhattan (Washington Heights)
650 W. 168th Street, New York, New York.
If you are interested, please send (e-mail, fax or mail) resume to:
Ms. Yvette Acevedo
Radiation Safety Office
William Black Research Building
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
650 West 168th Street
New York, N.Y. 10032
Phone: (212)305-0303: Fax: (212) 305-0318; E-mail: sl528@columbia.edu
Description: Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for a large research-oriented
campus that includes a Medical School and affiliated Hospitals, to be responsible
for the day-to-day operation of Radiation Safety Office programs throughout
the
Medical Center. Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited
to the following: Overseeing the intake and inspection of radioactive materials.
Overseeing the waste management program, which entails establishing and
monitoring appropriate controls, pickup and disposal. Overseeing, conducting
and documenting radiation safety surveys and compliance audits, calibration
of radiation instrument measuring devices, patient surveys and personal
badge monitoring system. Overseeing the Medical Center's cyclotron for
radiochemical and radio pharmaceutical production, including professional
and technical personnel training and record keeping reviews of clinical
and research records for the PET Center and the cyclotron. Responsibilities
include ensuring compliance with New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Permit for the discharge and disposal of radioactive material
to the environment, in addition to basic health physics support. Duties
include review of applications for the use of radioactive material.
Development and presentation of radiation safety training programs including
participating in education and safety programs for employees throughout
the Medical Center and training RSO subordinate staff. Supervision and
skill-evaluation of Radiation Safety Office technical and secretarial support
staff. Development of a Radiation Safety Office Quality Assurance and Procedure
Manual. Serving as an advisor to responsible investigators, architects,
physicians and administrative officers of affiliated institutions regarding
appropriate design of facilities where radioactive material and/or x-ray
producing equipment will be used. Overseeing development of RSO management
software and the RSO web site. Ensuring compliance with applicable rules,
regulations, and guidelines of regulatory agencies and investigation and
analysis of incidents and badge exposures including documentation of appropriate
corrective action recommendations. Other technical and administrative responsibilities
as directed by the Director of the Radiation Safety Office.
Qualifications include M.S. or Ph.D., with emphasis on radiation safety,
and at least five years of related experience in radiation safety in a
health care setting. Certification by the ABHP, ABR or ABMP is highly desirable.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, take initiative and work independently.
Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
Excellent verbal, written and personal communication skills are required.
Computer support and project management skills, including ability to manage
and develop RSO management software and the RSO Web site are desirable.
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Salmen Loksen, CHP, DABR
Director, Radiation Safety Office
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
William Black Research Building
650 West 168th Street
New York, N.Y. 10032
e-mail: sl528@columbia.edu Phone:212-305-0303 Fax:212-305-0318
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