Radiation Safety Technician

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Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve:
An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

The Radiation Safety Technician is responsible for implementing portions of the Radiation Protection Program, supporting policies, programs and procedures as directed by the Principal Health Physicist or Health Physics Manager.
The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of radiological assignments to monitor and minimize personnel exposures to radiological hazards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and procedures. This position monitors radiation safety compliance by performing regular radiological surveys, perform instrument calibrations, conduct audits for working areas and processes as necessary, collect and analyze environmental samples. Support or lead specific aspects of the Radiation Protection Program as assigned.

Additionally, this position conducts personnel training to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Work at this level is distinguished by the application of technical knowledge of radiation safety, regulatory requirements and guidance as well as interpretation of radiological analyses. Perform similar and related duties as assigned. The use of respirators may be necessary.

Work Schedule: Will start on day shift for training purposes and then will transition to either a 2nd or 3rd shift that could include weekends. The schedule could be adjusted based on business needs.

• Perform day-to-day tasks and/or schedules to support operations.
• Perform regular radiological surveys on site-wide facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform instrument calibrations, leak test of radiation-emitting sources, environmental sampling and analysis of radiological samples.
• Develop and implement Radiological Work Permits for non-routine radiological activities.
• Inspect and audit operations involving the use of radioactive materials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate and site policies, permits, procedures. Recommend and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
• Generate and maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping in accordance with program documentation requirements.
• Promote and implement safety-related actions to maintain a safe working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to policies, programs and procedures.
• Develop, implement and review Standard Operating Procedures relative to the safe use of radioactive materials and regulatory compliance.
• Provide radiological support to emergency conditions and response.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, DEA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

• Associate's degree or equivalent certification in radiation or physical sciences AND five year of radiation handling or monitoring experience; OR, high school education or equivalent AND seven years of radiation monitoring experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Knowledge of basic radiation, health physics principles,…