This position will work in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) with duties that encompass all missions of OHSU (Oregon Health & Sciences University). EHS oversees/manages programs and policies aimed at minimizing safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks to the OHSU community. EHS encompasses chemical, biosafety, fire/life safety, radiation safety, as well as general safety oversight across the university. Projects and/or responsibilities in other Facilities Program areas may also be assigned.

Program Management and Oversight 

• Review, collaborate, and implement regulatory requirements, polices, and procedures. Participate in Clinical Radiation Safety Committee meetings and activities.
• Participate in Laser Safety Committee meetings and activities.
• As needed, coordinate review of incidents, data, and initiatives through QMS committee structure. Collaborate with stakeholders, as necessary. Escalating through the Radiation Safety Officer when needed.
• Assist with the evaluation, selection, use, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials in the clinical environment.
• Assist with radioactive waste disposal processes in OHSU Healthcare.
• Facilitate and participate in preparation and execution for regulatory inspections and audits, including those from accreditation bodies, state agencies, and voluntary programs. Participate in development of plans of correction.
• Coordinate review of human research protocols, provide guidance to the institution in developing review processes, and work with IRB (Institutional Review Board) and researchers to resolve any identified issues.
• Assess new clinical uses of radiation and, if necessary, develop safety procedures according to the existing risks and regulations.
• Participate in management of the dosimetry program, including determining use, tracking, trending, reporting, training development, and escalation of issues.
• Participate in all phases of emergency management and advise on procedures for radioactive exposures.
• Consider new equipment and advise on appropriate physical environment parameters and design for safe use.

Training 

• Provide training and advice for the safe use of radiation sources. Track clinical training through approved channels (e.g., LMS/Compass).
• Participate in emergency management exercises.
• Evaluate custom training requests to determine criticality and appropriateness, design, develop, and deploy training as required in coordination with Radiation Safety team members. 

Patient Care

• Assist in patient procedures, as needed, and in other radiation safety focused areas (e.g., medical physics functions).
• Assist with and make measurements of radiation exposure levels to specific x-ray machines.
• Assist with the investigation and response to any adverse incidents or near misses with a clinical radiation safety component.

Administrative

• Prepare reports, gather data, respond to information requests, attend meetings and relevant task forces, and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Draft, update, and review policies and procedures that may be associated with Clinical Radiation Safety topics.
• Participate in an emerging leadership role within EHS.
• Manage inventories of x-ray producing machines, shielding studies, and other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and Federal radiation safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of CMS/accreditation body requirements (e.g., DNV-GL).
• Ability to work with radioactive materials used in a clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulators and a wide variety of audiences in the clinical setting.
• Skilled in the use of radiation measuring devices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience responding to a variety of incidents, questions, and exercises on an on-call and after-hours basis.

• Advanced degree focused on radiation safety or equivalent.
• Meet requirements in Oregon Administrative Rules 333-116-0640.
• Experience in radiation safety in a clinical setting.
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and Federal radiation safety regulations.
• Specific knowledge of policies and programs and applicability to this institution.
• Current applicable/related certification.

Typical office or telework environment with a significant variation in day-to-day schedule. Inspection, teaching, patient care, and administrative duties are conducted in a variety of environments. Patient care activities are conducted in the healthcare environment, including inpatient and outpatient areas on multiple campuses. Standing, walking, and sitting are expected. Regular work hours to be coordinated with manager; however, flexed, extended, and non-traditional office hours may occasionally be required.

 

May be exposed to a variety of hazards, including biological, chemical, and radiological. Expected to operate in both an office environment and in a variety of physical environments (e.g., roofs, mechanical space, patient care areas, laboratories, warehouses, construction projects, and parking garages).

 

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.