Regional Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Medicine Specialist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a highly skilled Regional Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Medicine to join the Medical Imaging Quality & Safety Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Nuclear Medicine Radiation Safety Program for the VCH Medical Imaging department, ensuring compliance with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Acts and Regulations.
  • Promote a culture of radiation safety for staff, patients, and visitors through planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the NM Radiation Safety Program.
  • Maintain diagnostic, therapeutic, and processing licenses for all NM departments across VCH and lead CNSC license and annual compliance report submissions.
  • Provide leadership to NM Site Radiation Safety Officers (SRSO), the NM Regional Radiation Safety Coordinator (RRSC), and the NM Radiation Safety Committee (RSC).
  • Advise and provide direction to SRSOs and RRSC on radiation safety to prevent unsafe work practices regarding radiation safety in areas that fall under Licensing.
  • Lead emergency response initiatives in collaboration with the RRSC and SRSOs and directly communicate with regulatory agencies on incidents related to radiation safety.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies and other experts in radiation safety, act as a resource, and regularly communicate with stakeholders on matters relevant to radiation safety.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Five (5) years' recent related professional experience in radiation safety or a related field, including leadership experience and experience in handling and monitoring radioactive material.
  • Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer course from a recognized program applicable for the use of radioactive materials under CNSC regulations.
  • Completion or eligibility for applicable professional designation (e.g., CRPA).
  • Valid BC Driver's License is required.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Utilize superior verbal communication skills to provide training, education, and program reports and to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
  • Apply technical expertise and knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with both provincial and federal regulations involving radiation hazards and safety.
  • Interpret information and use sound judgment to investigate actual and potential radiation safety issues.
  • Apply radiation protection content expertise to recognize, evaluate, and control radiation hazards in the workplace.
  • Maintain current knowledge of new developments and research into all aspects of Radiation Safety and recommend/implement best practices accordingly.
  • Develop meaningful indicators of quality for radiation safety and provide constructive reports based on the results of monitoring these indicators.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan.
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

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