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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

Monitors radiation exposures, conducts area surveys, performs instrument calibrations, and oversees radioactive waste management.
Education

  • Associate's degree in radiological science, or related field required or
  • Bachelor's degree in radiological science, or related field preferred
Experience
  • 1-2 years of experience identifying, monitoring and disposing radioactive waste required
  • 1-2 years experience in handling and calibration of imaging equipment required
Licenses and Certifications
  • ARRT Upon Hire preferred
  • Assists with Imaging equipment quality assurance testing for fluoroscopy, radiograph, and ultrasound equipment in accordance with state and accreditation requirements. Performs and reviews room shielding evaluation, registration of x-ray machines
  • Assists with patient and room surveys, especially in cardiovascular brachytherapy procedures, radioactive seed implant procedures (prostate and cervical cancer), and I-131 therapy patients (thyroid cancer) before these patients are released per regulatory requirements. Occasionally participates in I-131 therapy patient room preparation, dose administration to the patients, and decon process. Takes full responsibility to avoid any medical event.
  • Performs sealed source inventories and leak tests in Radiation Oncology, area survey during HDR source exchange in Radiation Oncology, and efficiency test of LSC and Gamma Counter in Research.
  • Participates occasionally in cleaning radioactive material spills, receives/delivers radioactive packages, and performs appropriate surveys per DOT regulations to ensure that the packages are free from contamination. Oversees the radioactive waste program.
  • Provides general surveillance of radiation safety activities, including personnel, facility, and environmental monitoring in the Cath Lab. Evaluate personnel radiation exposure. Provides instructions to thyroid and cervical cancer patients. Conducts patient and area surveys during dose admin. Releases therapy patients from licensee's control per regulation
  • Assists the Radiation Safety Officer and RSC in developing safety programs and in other aspects. Furnish consultation services for personnel on aspects of radiation protection. Checks periodically to see that approved procedures are being used. Provides occasional radiation safety training to the new hires.
  • Receives, distributes, and monitors radiation badges for all radiation workers in the hospital center. Maintains an internet database for adding, deleting, and updating dosimetry records. Updates radiation safety officer on overexposures.

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