Associate Radiation Safety Officer - Building 20

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Associate Radiation Safety Officer to develop and implement radiation safety protocols. Candidates must hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Medical/Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering, alongside four to six years of related experience. Responsibilities include ensuring the safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials, conducting safety inspections, and responding to incidents. This full-time role provides an opportunity to contribute to high-quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline is required.
• Four years of related experience with a Master’s or six years with a Bachelor’s is required.
• Radiation Safety Officer certified by relevant authorities is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Hospital’s radiation safety program.
• Conduct inventory and leak tests of radioactive sources.
• Perform radiation protection surveys and contamination measurements.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Respond to radiation safety calls during incidents.

Skills

Radiation safety program development

Radiation protection surveys

Emergency response to radiation incidents

Record-keeping for radioactive materials

Education and training participation

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical/Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Associate Radiation Safety Officer - Building 20

The Talent Acquisition Team at Building No. 20, a secondary care hospital that is proudly part of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), is delighted to announce a range of exciting new opportunities at our Riyadh facility.

As a valued part of the KFSHRC, Building No. 20 plays an essential role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care and supporting the hospital’s mission of excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare.

Position

Associate Radiation Safety Officer

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employer

KFSHRC (or one of its subsidiaries)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Hospital’s radiation safety program.
2. Conducts periodically an inventory and leak test of all sealed radioactive sources.
3. Performs radiation protection surveys and radiation contamination measurements.
4. Ensures the proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials as per the Hospital’s policies and procedures.
5. Maintains the internal authorization system, keeps proper records and checks compliance with regulations of all pre‑authorized purchases, transfers, or shipments of radioactive materials.
6. Performs radiation inspections of packages and collects radioactive wastes. Maintains documents and classifications for material transportations, storage and disposal.
7. Coordinates with the primary RSO and other members of RSO to maintain and periodically inspect all tools and equipment related to the RSO including but not limited to detectors and survey meters.
8. Responds to radiation safety calls in cases of incidents or unintended exposures.
9. Uses appropriate decontamination kits in cases of radioactive spills.
10. Assists in security assessment and implements corrective actions.
11. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
12. Participates in self and others’ education, training and development, as applicable.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or another related discipline is required.

Experience Required

Four (4) years of related experience with a Master’s or six (6) years with a Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Other Requirements/ Certifications

• Radiation Safety Officer certified by the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, and classified by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in a related discipline is required.
• Radiation Protection Training is required.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care