Highlights
Responsible for overseeing the safe use of radioactive materials and x-rays in the Departments of Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory, Endoscopy, Pain Center, Breast Center, Surgery and any other clinic or department utilizing diagnostic x-rays or licensed radioactive material. Equipment Used: Various radiation measurement devises, gamma cameras, PET scanners, MRI scanners and all forms of x-ray producing equipment from many different vendors.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Springfield, MO |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | https://www.mercy.net/ |
Description
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Overview
Responsible for overseeing the safe use of radioactive materials and x-rays in the Departments of Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory, Endoscopy, Pain Center, Breast Center, Surgery and any other clinic or department utilizing diagnostic x-rays or licensed radioactive material. Function as the Radiation Safety Officer for the Institution in ensure compliance with appropriate Federal, State and accreditation bodies. Maintain liaison with the appropriate Medical Directors and will be directly responsible for the radiation safety throughout the Health Center, performance and safety testing of X-Ray equipment in above areas, and other health physics problems of this center. Will provide oversight and direction to Associate Medical Physicists and Assistant Radiation Safety Officers. Will participate in committees and councils related to radiation safety, general and hazmat safety, emergency preparedness and accreditation/regulatory compliance. Performs duties andresponsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
QualificationsEducation: Master degree or above in a Physical Science preferably Nuclear Engineering or Medical Physics.Licensure: Must meet NRC qualifications as RSO. Must also meet MQSA requirements and the JC requirements as a qualified Medical Physicist for CT, MRI and Mammography.Experience: Three to five years experience in Nuclear Medicine and general diagnostic imaging. Automatic data processing experience preferred.Certifications: Recommended but not required.Other: Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Physical demands: clear speech, normal hearing, good vision, mobility. May be exposed to radiation. Must use protective devices and take appropriate precautions to protect oneself and others. Will be exposed to a wide range of patients with health problems. Must have ability to work under stress. Must use absolute integrity in performance of procedures. Will practice professional discretion with patient information. Willing to work overtime as needed. Will possess good organizational skills. Must practice accuracy in acquiring and processing studies, and in handling related paperwork and films. Willing to follow all policies and procedures. Equipment Used: Various radiation measurement devises, gamma cameras, PET scanners, MRI scanners and all forms of x-ray producing equipment from many different vendors.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Radiation Safety Officer
About Company
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.