Radiation Safety Officer Technician

Meharrry Medical College; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A historical medical college is seeking a Radiation Safety Officer Technician to support a comprehensive safety program, ensuring compliance with radiation regulations. The role includes conducting surveys, safety training, and recordkeeping. A Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or a related field is preferred, alongside skills in attention to detail and effective communication. This position plays a crucial part in protecting staff, students, and patients within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Understanding of basic radiation principles and clinical safety practices.
• Ability to learn and apply NRC, state, and institutional safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the College's radiation safety program.
• Conduct routine radiation surveys and safety inspections.
• Support and deliver radiation safety training for faculty and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of radiation principles

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or related field

Job description

Radiation Safety Officer Technician page is loaded## Radiation Safety Officer Technicianlocations: Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101553This position supports the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in maintaining a comprehensive radiation safety program within the college, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while protecting our research laboratories, classrooms, and clinical facilities and the employees, students, patients, and the public that access the college. The safety officer assists with radiation monitoring, recordkeeping, safety training, and regulatory compliance related to both research and patient care activities.**Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):*** Assist with daily operations of the College’s radiation safety program across academic, research, and clinical settings.* Conduct routine radiation surveys, contamination wipe tests, and safety inspections in laboratories, imaging suites, and clinical departments.* Maintain and calibrate radiation survey instruments, meters, and dosimetry equipment.* Collect and process personnel dosimeters; maintain accurate exposure and compliance records.* Assist with inventory management of radioactive materials, sealed sources, and radiation-producing devices (e.g., x-ray units, fluoroscopy systems).* Support and help deliver radiation safety training for faculty, staff, residents, students, and clinic personnel.* Assist in the preparation and maintain compliance documentation for federal, state, and institutional regulations.* Participate in radiation waste collection, labeling, storage, and disposal.* Respond to radiation incidents and assist with decontamination and corrective actions under RSO supervision.* Collaborate with clinical departments to ensure compliance with radiation protection requirements in patient care areas.* Perform other related duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:*** Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.* Understanding of basic radiation principles and clinical safety practices.* Ability to learn and apply NRC, state, and institutional safety regulations.* Effective communication and teamwork skills across academic and clinical departments.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems.* Ability to work independently and maintain organized documentation*.* **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:**Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentially*.***Education and Experience Required:**• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiologic Sciences, Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.**Education and Experience Preferred:**Master’s degree *in* Health Physics, Radiologic Sciences, Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.• Experience in research or clinical radiation safety, radiology, or environmental health preferred. RSO is willing to train motivated candidate.**Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:***Not Applicable***Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:***Not Applicable**This job description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations and mission Meharry Medical College and its facilities.*# **About Meharry**Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."# **Mission**Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.# **Core Values**Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence* Accountability with transparence* Equity with inclusion* Respect with collegiality* Service with compassion* Integrity without exception# **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.