What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Radiation Safety Specialist position at University at Buffalo?
The Associate Radiation Safety Specialist (ARSS) performs a wide variety of radiation safety related duties for the Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Department’s radiation safety program.
- The AARSS has frequent oral and written communication with professional staff (Ph.D., MD, Senior Researchers, Lab Technicians), clerical staff (secretaries and clerks), physical plant staff (cleaners, shop personnel, etc.), graduate and undergraduate students, most university departments and outside vendors.
- Thus, the ARSS must communicate well with individuals and be able to independently recognize potentially unsafe conditions and act accordingly to correct the situation.
- The ARSS reports directly to the Radiation Safety Manager (RSM).
- The work assignments are primarily based on maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal regulations governing the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment.
- Currently, there are over 250 individuals in more than 150 laboratories using radioactive materials and over 110 x-ray machines on campus.
- The ARSS must be familiar with all aspects of the safety program.
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