Radiation Safety Technician/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a Radiation Safety Technician to support the Radiation Safety Program across the enterprise. The role involves identifying, remediating, and controlling radiation hazards across departments, including radioactive materials, machine-produced ionizing radiation, and laser safety, with responsibilities that are patient- and provider-facing in clinical settings.

Preferred qualifications include experience with radiation in healthcare and training in

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with radiation detection instrumentation.
• Experience with radiation dosimetry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support UK HealthCare Radiation Safety Program across the enterprise.
• Identify, remediate and control radiation hazards including radioactive materials, machine-produced ionizing radiation, and laser safety.
• Interact with patients and providers in clinical environments.

Skills

MS Office

Radiation detection instrumentation

Radiation dosimetry

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Radiation Safety Technician/On-Call/UKHC

Job Title Radiation Safety Technician/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU15035

Department Name

Department Name H3010:Hospital Administration

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education

Associates

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/a

Physical Requirements

Lifting objects >50lbs, Overhead reaching, bending, walking for long periods of time and in repetition, data entry, wearing Lead Apparel for long periods of time, driving to off-site UKHC locations and affiliations.

Shift

TBD

Job Summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a Radiation Safety Technician to support the UK HealthCare Radiation Safety Program. This position will provide services and coverage across the HealthCare enterprise in a variety of work areas in the identification, remediation and control of radiation hazards including radioactive materials, machine produced ionizing radiation and laser safety. This position is patient and provider facing and focused on the clinical environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office radiation detection instrumentation, radiation dosimetry, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience working with radiation in a health care environment is preferred. Training or experience in radiation safety or a healthcare field is strongly desired.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/01/2026

Our University Community

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