Radiation Protection Technologist

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medical Imaging, Radiation Safety Services
Reports to: Manager, Radiation Safety Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $37.47 - $56.21 per hour
Shifts: 5 days per week, may include evenings and weekends
Status: Temporary Full Time (20 months)
Closing Date: October 12, 2026
Position Summary
The Radiation Protection Technologist is designated to provide a number of radiation related services within the University Health Network, Sinai Health Systems and Women’s College Hospital (and affiliated locations). The principle responsibilities of the Radiation Protection Technologist include: maintaining conformance with x-ray safety regulations, fulfill the operational requirements of the Radiation Protection Program, ensure patient and worker safety in the presence of x-ray equipment and ionizing x-ray radiation, working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act.
Duties
Ensures compliance with the radiation protection program in accordance with the x-ray safety regulations and corporate x-ray safety polices;
Supports the program to ensure compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act, in a timely manner;
Providing general guidance on standards for radiation protection to all staff in radiation work areas;
Assisting in the management of a comprehensive electronic database of x-ray safety related activities and items (i.e. x-ray worker dosimetry program, lead PPE QC database management)
Assists in reviewing radiation shielding plans and assesses the installation of shielding for medical uses of x-ray, dental and non-medical uses of x-ray
Conducts conformance audits (Compliance Inspections) at periodic intervals to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and policies. Drafts and reviews inspection reports and recommended action items to resolve non-conformances.
Develops and maintains the lead PPE inventory database and QC program, and provides standards for lead PPE purchase and quality control.
Leads and/or promotes investigation(s) into root causes of incidents involving x-ray use or x-ray equipment.
Leads the x-ray worker dosimetry monitoring program, including issuing dosimetry, reviewing dosimeter reports, provides results for worker review and investigates dose anomalies.
Acting as a first contact on internal radiation matters
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or imaging discipline (i.e. Radiography), or recognized equivalent
3 - 5 years of recent, related professional operational x-ray safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Minimum 3 years in-depth experience in applied knowledge of government regulations pertaining to the use of x-ray equipment, preferred
Ability to pay critical attention to detail to facilitate accuracy and completeness in the work process
Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills
Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills
Effective organizational and time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and database applications
Experience with teaching and training of staff, preferred
X-ray Safety Officer Certification, an asset
Previous experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist or NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker), an asset

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No