This 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.
