EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist, Radiation SafetyOur Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability group is fundamental to how we operate, lead, and care—for our people, our patients, and our planet. Putting patients first starts with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce and ensuring our environments support safe, reliable operations. EHS&S helps ensure that every employee returns home safe and healthy each day, that our workplaces support well-being, and that we responsibly protect the communities and environments where we operate. EHS&S is not just a function or a requirement—it is a shared responsibility and a core enabler of delivering on our mission to patients worldwide.The EHS Specialist, Radiation Safety will be responsible for supporting the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of radiation-related registrations, notifications, and compliance activities for a medical device manufacturer. In this role, you will apply established knowledge and judgment to manage radiation safety program activities, maintain radiation-related registrations at both the state and individual levels, and support dose monitoring and follow-up on abnormal readings. You will work collaboratively with field service, sales, operations, quality, and regulatory teams to help ensure compliant use of radiation-emitting devices across the organization. This role can be based onsite at any US Medtronic location.Primary ResponsibilitiesAdminister and monitor radiation-related registrations, licenses, notifications, and renewals required to support sales and service operationsCoordinate radiation safety activities associated with demonstration, training, and loaner use of company-owned radiation-emitting medical devicesManage radiation-related registrations and documentation at both the state and individual levels, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timelinessMaintain radiation safety records, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirementsReview personnel dose monitoring reports and support investigation and follow-up of abnormal or elevated radiation dose readingsSupport issue resolution, corrective actions, and escalation of radiation safety or compliance concerns, as appropriatePartner cross-functionally with field service, sales, operations, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to support compliant use and tracking of radiation-emitting devicesContribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of radiation safety procedures, controls, and processesSupport internal audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to radiation safety complianceMaintain centralized systems and tracking tools to manage deadlines, renewals, and state-specific registration requirements across jurisdictionsRequired QualificationsHigh School Diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of relevant experienceExperience supporting radiation safety, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance or registration activities for radiation-emitting medical devicesKnowledge of x-ray device registration, notification, and radiation safety requirementsExperience reviewing and interpreting radiation dose monitoring reports and supporting investigation of abnormal exposure resultsPreferred QualificationsDegree in Radiation Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related fieldRadiation Safety Officer (RSO)Experience supporting service-related registration requirements for medical devicesFamiliarity with federal, state, and local radiation control requirementsWorking knowledge of radiation dosimetry programs and exposure investigation processesExperience maintaining compliance documentation, centralized records, and tracking systemsExperience managing registration requirements across multiple U.S. states, including interpretation of state-specific requirements while maintaining a standardized processFor Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.U.S. Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$76,000.00 - $114,000.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.Further details are available at the link below:Medtronic benefits and compensation plansIt is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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