Safety Technician

Supports Safety programs such as radiation safety, chemical safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and special projects. Assists in performing hazard assessments and audits, making measurements, conducting training, writing policies and procedures, and ordering and maintaining adequate supplies for work unit specific activities. Documents and communicates observations to work unit staff concerning methods to improve safe work initiatives and reduce health and safety hazards. Maintains databases as directed. Works with interdepartmental teams to increase Safety practices. Must maintain strict confidentiality of information.

**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Associate degree in a technical field directly related to the position and a minimum of one year progressive experience or high school diploma with a minimum of three years progressive experience. Experience should include leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines (i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff). Must have strong communication (both verbal and written), organizational, public speaking and human relation skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work schedules and environment. Must have knowledge of PC and ability to use routine computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases). 

Knowledge of respiratory protection, hazard assessments, radiation safety, chemical safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA Recordkeeping, as appropriate to position. Basic Workplace Safety certificate or Health Physics Technician certificate within one year of hire. For positions involving radioactive materials transport (Yellow III), CDL with Hazardous Materials Endorsement within one year of hire. Mayo Quality Fellows Program Bronze certificate within one year of hire.