Medical X-ray Registration Reviewer

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

2d • $4,263 - $6,779 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced (senior-level) technical review and evaluation of new and renewal applications and major procedural amendments to produce certificates of registration for facilities utilizing radiation-producing machines to ensure compliance with applicable state regulations. Performs detailed technical review and approves facility policies, operating, emergency, and safety procedures, and radiation personnel qualifications. Provides technical information to applicants, the regulated community, and the public concerning registration and radiological health requirements. Provides guidance and interpretation of state regulations and procedures. Participates in the formation and revision of policies and procedures. Reviews and comments on proposed radiation control regulations and regulatory guides. Participates as a team member of various projects. Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, including nuclear emergency response drills, exercises, and actual response to accidents. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience using computers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding ionizing radiation.
• Knowledge of radiological health physics principles, practices and safety procedures and related environmental areas.
• Knowledge of x-ray equipment including medical and industrial uses.
• Knowledge of radiation hazards and protection.
• Knowledge of office practices.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and software applications.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Products.
• Skilled in the use of Adobe Products.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication of technical material and regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in the English language, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data, reports, applications, and regulatory requirements and determine necessary action.
• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures clearly and accurately.
• Ability to prepare concise business correspondence.
• Ability to function as a project team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, management, and general public.
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and complete multiple tasks as assigned.
• Ability to work with high volume.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience operating radiation machines in a clinical setting
• Experience applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to governmental regulation
• Experience as a state or federal inspector
• Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Experience in a health physics position
• Experience in a regulatory/quality control position in a regulated industrial, educational, or medical industry

Responsibilities

• Performs independent technical review of medical x-ray registration applications to produce certificates of registration for new, renewals, and major amendments.
• Determines when additional information is necessary and corresponds with the registrant to obtain additional information and clarification.
• Prepares and approves correspondence and certificate of registration documents based on regulatory requirements.
• Approves applications and updates information in the Versa database system.
• Uploads all reviewed and approved application documents into OnBase for electronic storage, ensuring accurate naming conventions.
• Uses computer in various programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Pro, and Outlook.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information to the regulated community, the public, and agency staff concerning radiation safety, regulatory requirements, and registration procedures.
• Instructs administrative staff in completion of work as assigned to produce registration documents, monitors work for quality assurance and proofreading for errors.
• Assumes full responsibility for document accuracy.
• Evaluates and approves detailed technical facility policies, operating, emergency, and safety procedures to ensure safe operation of radiation machines to minimize danger to operators and to the public.
• Authorizes mobile operations and healing arts screening programs.
• Performs advanced technical review of accelerator shielding to determine adequacy before authorizing operation.
• Performs technical review and analysis of operating, emergency, and safety procedures for accelerators and therapeutic radiation machines.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures and revision of regulations, regulatory and technical guidance documents for use by radiation staff, applicants, registrants, and the public.
• Reviews and comments on proposed radiation control regulations and regulatory guides.
• Coordinates registration actions with other divisions of the radiation control programs.
• May accompany local inspectors in the field to enhance knowledge of radiological procedures and practices and remain informed of state-of-the-art technology.
• May participate in enforcement actions as an independent technical reviewer.
• Attends formal training and short courses as available and as directed.
• Actively participates and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation including nuclear emergency response drills, exercises and actual response to accidents.
• May require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location for disaster response/recovery or COOP activation.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed