Radiation & Contamination Monitor

Sotera Health • Ottawa, ON

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation and Decontamination Monitor is responsible for radiation measurement and decontamination in assigned area and provide guidance as appropriate to Decontamination Operators and Decontamination Helpers. This position is deemed a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). A Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) is defined by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a person who is required, in the course of the person’s business, or occupation in connection with a nuclear substance or nuclear facility to perform duties in such circumstances that there is a reasonable probability that the person may receive a dose of radiation that is greater than the prescribed limit for the general public (1 mSv per year for the whole body). Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Requirements

• Minimum grade 12 with at least one-year experience as a Decontamination Operator.
• Familiarity with operating contamination/radiation detection instruments, decontamination and disposal techniques, radiation hazards and safety control procedures.
• Ability to maintain records and perform routine calculations with respect to radiation and contamination.
• Must be competent, and confident to respond quickly to unusual situations and take charge in emergency situations
• Excellent Communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs the necessary radiation checks as well as the decontamination of facilities and equipment as required.
• Responsible for source checks of all low level alarms, hand and foot monitors and contamination monitors in the active area and ensure all radiation and contamination equipment is properly calibrated.
• Will report unusual conditions in respect to radiation, contamination or safety to Senior Radiation and Contamination Monitor or Supervisor.
• Reads and accurately records radiation dosimeter results.
• Monitors movements of active packages and waste into and out of production facilities for radiation and contamination including situations where potential hazards exist.
• Responsibility for sign-offs on Process Control Records and Releases as required and for operation, radiation and contamination control and housekeeping of assigned area.
• Position is classified as Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED