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Job details
Qualification
Master's / Diploma
Job ID
R4047331
Job description
Job Description Summary Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for the overall management and implementation of Wipro GE HealthCare Radiation Safety Program. He/She shall discharge his duties as specified in various AERB guidelines and comply with GEHC Radiation Safety requirements.
GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Job Description Roles and Responsibilities
AERB Requirements
Radiological safety officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the company's medical devices and processes meet AERB regulatory requirements, thus safeguarding patient safety, compliance to regulatory requirements and facilitating market access.
EHS responsibilities
Element owner for EHS Element # 23- Radiation Protection. Implementation and drive the EHS element and various Radiation Safety initiatives being implemented by GEHC
Responsible for annual Review and update of GEHC Radiation Safety Program.
Strictly monitor Personal Radiation dose of all Radiation workers, monitor TLD distribution process and ensure Radiation Medical Surveillance program is driven with 100% compliance.
Ensure on-time completion of Radiation Safety trainings as per AERB and GEHC requirements by Field engineers
Send periodic communications related to Radiation Safety to all employees/field team in the organisation
Periodic review of EHS inspections related to Radiation, conduct periodic site audits and advise the field team about improving Radiation Safety
Maintain required licenses, permits, registrations and authorizations as per AERB requirements and In accordance with GEHC Compliance Assurance Standard, perform line-by-line reviews of obligations, tasks, and conditions. Include commitments made in applications and correspondence with regulatory agencies.
Review and provide inputs on Radiation safety in Management of change
Respond to queries raised by AERB, field team, QA &RA team and others
Investigate radiation dose limit exceedances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Investigate lost/mishandled TLD cases raised by Field team and tack action.
Technical and QARA responsibilities
Perform or demonstrate AERB QA test and NEMA test at customer sites which includes customer training, Radioactive isotope handling ( Dose preparation, dispensing, source preparation, phantom preparation, transport and positioning of sources and phantoms ) and reporting.
Establish and deploy the process for above and train field service engineers and application engineers.
Monitor, audit QA testing done by QA agencies and Review the QA reports submitted by QA agencies.
Work with Regulatory Affairs on type approvals of New products.
Prepare and participate in internal and external audits
Key responsibilities include but not limited to
Perform duties and responsibilities as stipulated in Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules,2004 and other related regulatory documents
Submit periodic reports to AERB in prescribed format on safety status of the radiation installations.
Promptly report any radiation safety related unusual occurrence to AERB
Be responsible for advising and assisting the employer and licensee on safety aspects aimed at ensuring that the provisions of AERB rules are complied with.
Investigate potential exposure and overexposure cases and report to AERB, management and take corrective actions that are applicable for all Radiation workers and Radiation facilities.
The necessary steps aimed at ensuring that the regulatory constraints and the terms and conditions of the licence are adhered to the safe storage and movement of radioactive material at GEHC owned radiation installations
Reports on all hazardous situations along with details of any immediate remedial actions taken are made available to the employer and licensee for reporting to the competent authority and a copy endorsed to the competent authority.
Quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources, as applicable are conducted.
Monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.
Assist the employer in instructing the workers on hazards of radiation and on suitable safety measures and work practices aimed at optimizing exposures to radiation sources; and the safe disposal of radioactive wastes
Developing suitable emergency response plans to deal with accidents and maintaining emergency preparedness.
Desired Qualifications
5- 8 years of experience in RSO
Nuclear Medicine Physicist, and Radiological Safety Officer (Nuclear Medicine)
Master of Science or Equivalent with specialization in Nuclear Medicine
Preferred Additional qualifications include
Diploma in Medical Radiology Imaging Technology ( DMRIT ) or equivalent.
AERB QADXE trained.
Professional experience as RSO in Medical field
Level 3 RSO certified
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Effective report, business correspondence and procedure writing skills
Proven Leadership skills in managing customers, issues and projects.
Following are the acts and rules including any changes/New requirements communicated by AERB from time to time.
Atomic Energy Act 1962
Atomic Energy Radiation Protection Rules (AERP), 2004
AERB safety code AERB/SC/MED-3 (rev.2), 2016 on “medical diagnostic x-ray equipment and installation”
AERB SAFETY CODE NO. AERB/RF-MED/SC-2 (Rev. 2)
Inclusion and Diversity GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity. Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support. #LI-RS1
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
