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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.

$35.85/hr minimum - $53.77/hr maximum (range increases based on education, experience and certifications)

Job Roles
• Safety
o Manage processes effectively in regard to employee/patient safety.
• Record Keeping
o Maintain all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required.
• Process Improvement
o Promote a culture of process improvement by participating in unit/department based programs that supports the system’s process improvement goals.
o Participate on system-wide or hospital-based teams as needed.
• Role Specific Responsibilities
o Radiation Safety and Compliance:
• Collaborate with the Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to radiation safety in healthcare.
• Assist in developing and implementing radiation safety policies and procedures.
o Imaging Physics Support:
• Work closely with imaging physicists to optimize and maintain the performance of imaging equipment.
• Assist in quality control and quality assurance measures for imaging modalities.
o Education and Training:
• Provide training to healthcare personnel on radiation safety practices and assist in educating staff on imaging physics principles.
• Support the development of educational materials related to radiation safety and imaging physics.
o Radiation Monitoring and Surveillance:
• Monitor radiation levels within the hospital, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with imaging physicists to address issues related to radiation exposure and imaging quality.
o Quality Assurance:
• Participate in quality assurance audits for both radiation safety and imaging physics.
• Implement corrective actions and improvements based on audit findings.
o Equipment Management:
• Assist in the management and maintenance of radiation-emitting equipment, collaborating with imaging physicists to ensure optimal functionality.
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of new imaging technologies.
o Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated efforts in radiation safety and imaging physics.
• Communicate effectively with staff, addressing questions and concerns related to radiation safety and imaging.
o Record Keeping and Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for both radiation safety and imaging physics activities.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Education
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., health physics, medical physics, radiologic technology) or 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training in various topics related to radiation safety
Licenses and Certification
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (e.g., NMTCB or ARRT-N) or in radiation safety
Experience and Skills
• Technical Experience: Knowledge of imaging and radiation physics principles and practices. Experience in a healthcare setting with a focus on radiation safety and imaging physics.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with programming languages is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical tools, and technology integration.
• Knowledge of coding, machine learning, and artificial intelligence concepts.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.