Medical X-ray Registration Reviewer

Career Opportunities: Medical X-ray Registration Reviewer (17541) Posting ID 17541 - Posted - Dept of State Health Services - Radiation - Life, Physical, and Social Science - Not Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) - $3000 - $4999 per month DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us. Employee Benefits: DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Brief Job Description Performs advanced (senior-level) technical review and evaluation of new and renewal applications and major procedural amendments to produce certificates of registration for facilities utilizing radiation-producing machines. Conducts detailed technical review and approves facility policies, operating, emergency, and safety procedures, and radiation personnel qualifications. Provides technical information to applicants, the regulated community, and the public concerning registration and radiological health requirements. Offers guidance and interpretation of state regulations and procedures. Participates in the formation and revision of policies and procedures. Reviews and comments on proposed radiation control regulations and regulatory guides. Acts as a team member on various projects and assists in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, including nuclear emergency response drills, exercises, and actual response to accidents. Works under limited supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (30%) Performs independent technical review of medical x‑ray registration applications to produce certificates of registration for new, renewals, and major amendments. Determines when additional information is necessary, corresponding with the registrant to obtain clarification, and prepares and approves correspondence and certificate of registration documents based on regulatory requirements. Approves applications and updates information in the Versa database system. (20%) Uploads all reviewed and approved application documents into OnBase for electronic storage, ensuring accurate naming conventions. Uses computer in various programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Pro, and Outlook. (30%) Responds to inquiries and provides information to the regulated community, the public, and agency staff concerning radiation safety, regulatory requirements, and registration procedures. Instructs administrative staff in the completion of work, monitors quality assurance, and proofs documents for accuracy. Assumes full responsibility for document accuracy. (10%) Evaluates and approves detailed technical facility policies, operating, emergency, and safety procedures to ensure safe operation of radiation machines, minimizing danger to operators and the public. Authorizes mobile operations and healing arts screening programs. (5%) Performs advanced technical review of accelerator shielding to determine adequacy before authorizing operation. Analyzes operating, emergency, and safety procedures for accelerators and therapeutic radiation machines. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and revision of regulations, regulatory and technical guidance documents for use by radiation staff, applicants, registrants, and the public. Coordinates registration actions with other divisions of the radiation control programs. May accompany local inspectors in the field and participate in enforcement actions as an independent technical reviewer. Attends formal training and short courses as available and directed. (5%) Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, active participation in disaster response and/or recovery or COOP activation such as nuclear emergency response drills, exercises, and actual response to accidents. Such participation may require alternate shift pattern or location. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: state and federal regulations regarding ionizing radiation; radiological health physics principles, practices, and safety procedures; x‑ray equipment including medical and industrial uses; radiation hazards and protection; office practices. Skilled in: the use of personal computers and software applications; Microsoft Office products; Adobe products; standard office equipment; written and verbal communication of technical material and regulatory requirements; correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Ability to: read, analyze, and interpret technical data, reports, applications, and regulatory requirements and determine necessary action; understand and interpret policies and procedures accurately; prepare concise business correspondence; function as a project team member; establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, management, and the public; organize workload, set priorities, and complete multiple tasks under high volume; work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Initial Screening Criteria Experience using computers. Experience using Microsoft Office applications. Recent experience operating radiation machines in a clinical setting. Experience applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to governmental regulation. Experience as a state or federal inspector. Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Experience in a health physics position. Experience in a regulatory/quality control position in a regulated industrial, educational, or medical industry. Salary Information, Pre‑employment Checks, and Work Eligibility The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. DSHS uses E‑Verify. Applicants must bring I‑9 documentation on the first day of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr