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Steris Radiation Safety Specialist - Remote Job Details | Steris Corporation in United States
Radiation Safety Specialist - Remote
Req ID: 45807
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
El Paso, TX, US, 79936
Description:
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
About Us:
At STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), We are One Team with One Goal. Through a network of nearly 60 facilities globally, STERIS AST has been committed to patient safety by providing contract sterilization services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, consumer, and industrial communities for over 50 years. Our sterilization services ensure the safety of those who use these products, including our families, our friends, and ourselves.
Position Summary:
The Radiation Safety Specialist assists with and supports the Radiation Protection Program implementation for assigned North American facilities, providing guidance and support. This position ensures compliance with internal and regulatory standard requirements. This position is remote based. Ideal candidate will reside in Western United States. Must have ability to travel up to 50% domestic and international.
What We Offer You
The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing:
Competitive salaries
Healthcare benefits
Tuition assistance
Paid-time off
Paid holidays
Matching 401(k)
Annual merit increases
Annual bonus
Wireless Stipend
Company Credit Card
Join us and help write our next chapter.
What You Will Do:
• Assists in the implementation of policies and procedures in the Radiation Safety Program to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to maintain personal exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable.
• Coordinates with Corporate Radiation Safety Officer and Facility Radiation Safety Officers to ensure that Radiation Safety Program policies and procedures are effective by providing training and guidance on related issues.
• Conducts annual Radiation Safety Program audits in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations and prepares and submits written reports.
• Assists in effective follow-up for potential hazards or cited violations by ensuring that corrective actions are implemented in accordance with organizational or regulatory standards.
• Assists in verification that the radiation Safety Program policies and procedures are adhered to by investigating incidents and auditing work practices.
• Maintains radiation safety related equipment inventory.
• Develops professional skills, knowledge and abilities by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies related to radiation and radiation safety.
• Under direct guidance, employs the hierarchy of controls to control workplace radiation related hazards. This includes performing hazard assessments, selecting equipment, providing training and monitoring to determine the effectiveness of controls.
• Assists Facility Radiation Safety Officers with implementation of programs.
• Communicates in an effective manner by using accepted business practices in a courteous and professional manner and providing timely and accurate responses and service-oriented offers of assistance.
What Will Help You Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree required with a science discipline. Preferably Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene or Safety focus.
Must have ability to travel up to 50% domestic and international. Will eventually taper off to 40% travel on an annual basis.
With this role, we are looking for zero to three years of experience of general or operational experience, in addition to the following skills:
Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
Requires computer literacy to include word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities.
Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience
Strong organizing, analyzing and Level 4 math skills (practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurements and basic algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Ability to influence people in their opinions, attitude or judgements; to generalize, evaluate and make decisions in stressful situations.
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Pay range for this opportunity is $63,000.00 - $88,200.00.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Req ID: 45807
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
El Paso, TX, US, 79936
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