Radiation Safety Specialist - Health Physics & Compliance
West Virginia University
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Job summary
West Virginia University is seeking a Radiation Safety Specialist to support the comprehensive radiation safety program across WVU and WVU Hospitals campuses. You will assist in implementing new policies, maintaining regulatory compliance, and coordinating safety training and audits.
The role requires collaboration with the Director and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe practices in diagnostic and therapeutic settings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in health physics, Physical Science, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years to manage and implement Radiation Safety/Health Physics and/or Health and Safety compliance.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with implementation of new initiatives for radiation safety control.
- Maintain occupational radiation exposures in accordance with USNRC and WV Radiological Health Program rules.
- Develop SOPs and conduct comprehensive audits for Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine.
- Monitor radiation exposures and advise on ALARA principles for patients and staff.
- Coordinate radioactive waste management and waste decay-in-storage programs.
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Job description
West Virginia University is seeking a Radiation Safety Specialist to support the comprehensive radiation safety program across WVU and WVU Hospitals campuses. You will assist in implementing new policies, maintaining regulatory compliance, and coordinating safety training and audits.
The role requires collaboration with the Director and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe practices in diagnostic and therapeutic settings.
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