Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Job Summary Assistant Radiation Safety Officer provides support to radioactive material and x‑ray safety programs to promote safe and compliant use of radiation producing devices and radioactive material. Performs radiation detection equipment and calibration, identifies and investigates radiation hazards, and provides technical support, calculations, and data analysis to validate the effectiveness of radiation/contamination surveillance and personnel dosimetry programs. Maintains the Health Physics Assistant database, analyzes data, establishes program metrics, and produces monthly and quarterly summary and trend reports. Prepares data for analysis by the Radiation Safety Officer and the institution's Radiation Safety Committee. Provides radiation safety training and conducts in‑field surveillance of radiation use areas. Conducts training for radiation safety staff and radiation workers, and drafts and updates internal radiation safety procedures. Responsibilities Research Laboratory Program Direct technicians who conduct monthly surveys, investigations, and assessments of radioactive material use laboratories to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards. Conduct quarterly sealed source inventory and leak tests. Calibrate radiation detection instruments per federal and state requirements. Establish new radioactive material use laboratories and process lab closures. Maintain database and Excel spreadsheets to capture and analyze results. Interact with state/federal regulators. Calculate the annual dose of employees, including dose to pregnant workers. Complete annual audits as required by regulations. Radiation Producing Device Program Establish new x‑ray use areas and process equipment clearance. Oversee annual certification of diagnostic x‑ray systems for compliance. Direct technicians who conduct quarterly surveys for compliance. Design radiation shielding for radiation producing devices. Training Program Train technicians on technical aspects of radiation safety. Develop and present annual radiation safety training for research personnel. Radioactive Waste Program Ensure proper storage of radiological waste at the point of origin. Oversee Occupational Health and Safety Technicians as they collect, package, transport, and store radiological waste to the Material Safety Storage Facility. Coordinate disposal with authorized vendor in accordance with state and federal regulations. Policy and Procedures Author or revise internal radiation safety procedures to accomplish surveillance, radioactive waste disposal, and compliance. Review procedures annually for updated regulations. Emergency / Incident Response Respond to spills, coordinate assistance, contain spill, assist employees, perform clean‑up, dispose contaminated materials, and document actions. Laser Safety Serve as the institution's Laser Safety Officer. Support and coordinate the Laser Safety Committee. Conduct laser safety inspections and provide recommendations. Maintain the Laser Safety Guide. Radiation Safety Committee Support the Radiation Safety Officer in coordinating activities, minutes, reports, and audits. Other - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, physics, radiation protection technology, or related science with three years of experience as an in‑field radiation safety technician. Experience using relational databases and spreadsheets for statistical analysis of radiation safety program data. Skilled in technical report generation, procedure development, and delivering technical training. Valid driver's license. DOT and 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within six months of hire. Ability to complete a 40‑hour Radiation Safety Officer training program within two years. Preferred Qualifications Registration with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists. Knowledge of federal and state radiation program regulations pertaining to universities. Experience as an ALARA Specialist or similar position. Knowledge of laser safety and one year of experience managing a university‑wide program. Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days, Monday–Friday (work outside normal business hours may be required). Pay band: B12. Salary range: $62,300.00 – $79,400.00 annually, commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; earned vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program available after six months of employment. Conditions of Employment Background check and, if applicable, credit check are required prior to employment. Motor vehicle reports required for positions that drive. Faculty hires must provide proof of academic degree(s) and transcripts. All employees must adhere to confidentiality, cybersecurity, and privacy policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Location Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912; Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904. #J-18808-Ljbffr