Radiation Safety Technician/On-Call/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks a Radiation Safety Technician to support the Radiation Safety Program across the HealthCare enterprise. The role provides services in identification, remediation and control of radiation hazards including radioactive materials, machine-produced ionizing radiation and laser safety.

The position is patient- and provider-facing within clinical environments. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• MS Office, radiation detection instrumentation, and radiation dosimetry are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience working with radiation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Radiation detection instrumentation

Radiation dosimetry

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Radiation Safety Technician/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number DU15035

Department Name H3010:Hospital Administration

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position Staff

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? 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 11/01/2026

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