Instructor, Radiation Safety Officer Adjunct Pool

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining safety standards in the Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Surgical Technology, and Medical Biotechnology Programs. Ensures faculty and students can perform experiments/assignments properly and safely. Oversees radiation exposure records of all students and faculty at Coleman College for Health Science.

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service.

The incumbent will teach a maximum load of (See Faculty Workload Guidelines) contact hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division, and college.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Oversee all facets of the daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine Radio pharmacy, ensuring compliance with HCC, the state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
2. Interpret new and existing regulations, advise leadership on technical and regulatory issues regarding the strategic direction of the radiation safety program applies strategic measures as appropriate.
3. Oversee the radiation exposure records of all students and faculty at Coleman College for Health Science to ensure proper disclosure of radiation exposure and ensure compliance with HCC policies and local, state and federal regulations.
4. Prepare reports and other forms of scientific or technical nature, including publishing and revising the Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiography Program Radiation Safety Manual and as appropriate and perform an annual audit of the Radiation Safety Program.
5. Respond to radiation safety emergencies and prepare and submit required reports.
6. Oversee the use of radioactive materials in the Nuclear Medicine Technology and Medical Biotechnology Programs through the management of radioactive waste management programs.
7. Manage the radiation safety training program to ensure that only authorized, qualified individuals work with radiation; manage the personnel dosimetry program to limit radiation exposure to radiation users and ensure compliance with HCC policies and regulatory exposure limits.
8. May propose and create new programs in radiation safety including research of regulations, process development and implementation.
9. Participate in the management of the annual dosimetry operating budget for the program; tracks dosimetry operating unit expenditures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Associate degree in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics required.

Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and/or Registration in

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.

Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.

EXPERIENCE

3 years post-certification/registry related work experience required; including 2 years specifically

in nuclear medicine technology and/or radiography required.

1 year college level teaching experience preferred.

Clinical competency in all areas of nuclear medicine preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of Radiopharmacy laboratory equipment.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of Radiopharmaceuticals safety and storage.

4. Comprehensive knowledge of Radiopharmaceutical disposal.

5. Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at several sites around the city.

6. Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.

7. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.

8. Possess good organizational and planning skills.

9. Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

10. Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.

11. Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.