Radiation Safety Officer Iberica Apply locations: Alcobendas, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; Spain
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R-24788
Together, we can beat cancer. At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.
If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities: The Radiation Safety Officer is a subject matter expert supporting Varian Medical Systems Iberica management in all regulatory and operational radiation protection tasks. The position is integrated into the Varian Radiation Safety International professional radiation safety team. The Radiation Safety Officer participates and supports all general radiation safety projects to further improve the Varian radiation protection program.
In cooperation with the international radiation safety team, the Radiation Safety Officer acts as the principal subject matter expert resource to Varian's management for operational and regulatory radiation safety in Spain and Portugal, strongly supporting our activities:
Sales and distribution of Radiotherapy SystemsInstallation and service of medical linear accelerators and integrated kV-IGRT systemsService of Ir-192 Afterloaders for BrachytherapyInstallation and service of the Varian ProBeam proton therapy system Providing oversight and coordination of radiation safety compliance activities in Spain and Portugal, the RSO will ensure that Varian complies with all relevant radiation safety regulations. A well-coordinated radiation safety compliance program will ensure an efficient radiation safety organization, e.g., coordination of training activities and harmonization of procedures/instructions as well as employee radiation safety program.
Major Responsibilities/Tasks: Establish and maintain good working relations with the CSN (Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear) and APA (Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente - Departamento de Emergências e Proteção Radiológica)Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations, clarify regulatory requirements for Varian's activities, monitor local radiation safety regulatory environmentStrong support of the Proton Therapy project (license application, alignment with customer and CSN on radiation protection, VPS radiation safety officer function)Provide radiation safety training (initial and recurrent) to Varian's radiation workers - developing and updating training materialManage personal dosimetry (assignment of dosimeter, review dosimetry results and conduct for dosimetry results exceeding internal investigation levels)Cross-functional radiation safety support of all Varian teams (sales, installation, service)Perform radiation measurements (workplace assessment/radiation survey/activation analysis) Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge: CSN recognized Radiation Safety Expert (experto en protección contra las radiaciones ionizantes) - radiation generators and high activity sealed sources.Experienced Radiation Safety Officer / Radiation Safety Expert / Medical Physics ExpertExperience in radiation measurementsBachelor's Degree in Physics/Health Physics or comparable educational backgroundVery good communication and teaching skills requiredProficiency in Spanish and English a must, additional languages a plusProficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Varian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.
Fighting cancer calls for big ideas. We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.
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Imagine a world without fear of cancer. We do, every day. Varian Medical Systems is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating and managing cancer. For more than 70 years, we have developed, built, and delivered innovative cancer care technologies and solutions for our clinical partners around the globe to help them treat millions of patients each year.
Taking an Intelligent Cancer Care approach, we are harnessing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to advance cancer treatment and expand access to care to help patients become survivors.
When you join Varian, you become part of a global network of innovative and inspired minds working together across the globe. We keep the patient and our clinical partners at the center of our thinking as we power new victories in cancer care. Because for cancer patients everywhere, their fight is our fight.
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