Radiation Safety Technician

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

This position is only for Radiation Safety other Safety areas noted in the main description are valuable if you are familiar in these areas but will not be a part of the everyday work environment:

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Supporting on site Health Physicists, radiation workers and Enterprise Radiation Safety
2. Instrument calibration
3. Utilizing a survey meter to detect Radioactive material
4. Dosimetry program
5. Quarterly leak tests/wipes to include analyzing with a liquid scintillation counter
6. Decontamination when needed
7. Audits of all departments using Radiation, non-ionizing Radiation, and/or Radioactive Materials
8. Radioactive waste management

Please note: while this is not a direct patient care position, within a medical setting there will be times that you  will exposed to sensitive patient care environment which may include their hospital rooms, procedural rooms, emergency department and even surgical suites.  

Supports Safety programs such as radiation safety, chemical safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and special projects. Assists in performing hazard assessments and audits, making measurements, conducting training, writing policies and procedures, and ordering and maintaining adequate supplies for work unit specific activities. Documents and communicates observations to work unit staff concerning methods to improve safe work initiatives and reduce health and safety hazards. Maintains databases as directed. Works with interdepartmental teams to increase Safety practices. Must maintain strict confidentiality of information.

**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications

Associate degree in a technical field directly related to the position and a minimum of one year progressive experience or high school diploma with a minimum of three years progressive experience . Experience should include leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines (i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff). Must have strong communication (both verbal and written), organizational, public speaking and human relation skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work schedules and environment. Must have knowledge of PC and ability to use routine computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).Knowledge of respiratory protection, hazard assessments, radiation safety, chemical safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA Recordkeeping, as appropriate to position. Basic Workplace Safety certificate or Health Physics Technician certificate within one year of hire. 

For positions involving radioactive materials transport (Yellow III), CDL with Hazardous Materials Endorsement within one year of hire. Mayo Quality Fellows Program Bronze certificate within one year of hire.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$27.24 - $40.62/hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Schedule typically Monday - Friday 8AM-430PM. Flexible hours for business need. Weekends or longer shifts may be needed on emergency basis or approved by leadership

Weekend Schedule

Weekends are typically not required but may be needed in an emergency

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Lynnette Fleshman