Summary Coordinates and facilitates the radiation safety program including radiation and medical physics duties and for all appropriate areas of hospital in accordance with the highest standards of radiation protection practice as required by regulatory agencies. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Coordinates professional radiation physics and radiation protection safety program to provide the highest excellence in patient care to patients by coordinating and interacting with appropriate personnel. + Coordinates the development, implementation, and periodic review of policies, procedures, and programs in radiation physics and radiation safety as required by the State Department of Radiological Health to facilitate safe and appropriate use of radiation while minimizing radiation exposures to patients and personnel. + Assesses learning needs and coordinates radiation safety educational programs to address all areas of the hospital and serves on committees that promote continuous improvement and compliance with radiation safety standards. + Facilitates a comprehensive quality control and audit program in all radiation areas and nuclear medicine under the supervision of the Director of Radiology and RSO, and interacts with department managers and other appropriate personnel to ensure adequate and timely corrective actions and monitoring. + Organizes files and maintains all radiation physics, radiation safety, radiation audits, and equipment inspection records to ensure compliance with standards of Joint Commission and of State and Federal regulatory agencies. + Assists BMH Metro Hospitals, BMH Regional Hospitals, Baptist College of Health Sciences, and TN Baptist Medical Group as necessary by providing support to ensure compliance with radiation safety program and regulatory compliance. + Completes all assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum: 2 years of college. Experience Minimum: 5 years Radiation Safety experience in a Radiology/Nuclear Medicine, nuclear pharmacy Departments and/or state or federal regulatory agency, as appropriate, Experience shall include equipment calibration, acceptance testing, radiation surveys, shielding design, quality control, audits, inspection and familiarity with federal, state and local regulations and all license requirements. Special Skills Minimum: Skill and proficiency in the concepts, principles, and techniques in the regulation of ionizing radiation in medical diagnosis and treatment as acquired through training in radiation safety. About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: + Competitive salaries + Paid vacation/time off + Continuing education opportunities + Generous retirement plan + Health insurance, including dental and vision + Sick leave + Service awards + Free parking + Short-term disability + Life insurance + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Education assistance/continuing education + Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 20392 - Coordinator-Radiation Safety Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office Department: HS Radiology Administration Corporate Category: Radiology & Imaging Type: Clinical Work Type: PRN Work Schedule: Days Location: US:TN:Memphis Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 27823