Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Department: Administration and Planning | FOD Environmental Health and Safety Location: Research Center (0073) Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Position Level: M2 Manager Band: People Leader - Managerial Function: Environmental Health Sub-Function: Medical Health Physics Duties and Responsibilities Develop and provide programmatic oversight of the University Radiation Safety Program at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Develop radiation safety compliance program to support local, state, federal, and voluntary agencies and regulatory standards compliance regarding the use of ionizing radiation. Manage and provide leadership to the Medical Health Physicists, including hiring, assigning responsibilities, managing schedules, reviewing performance, setting goals, and ensuring consistent application of best practices across clinical and research operations. Develop, review, and update radiation safety policies and procedures; monitor adherence to approved radiation safety policies and procedures. Assist the University Radiation Safety Officer in preparing, reviewing, and processing registrations and licenses; prepare and submit amendments as required. Serve as a Reviewing Official for the Access Authorization and Physical Protection program, initiating background investigations and reviewing, approving, or denying applications for unescorted access to areas regulated under Ohio Administrative Code3701:1-37. Provide job‑specific access and security training to individuals deemed trustworthy and reliable. Coordinate maintenance and testing for security equipment as required. Assist in the review, approval process and maintenance of the Authorized User program. Provide patient and provider consultation and education prior to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; provide patient release criteria; provide room setup, surveys, and decontamination for patient therapies. Perform exposure calculations for patients and occupational workers; provide personnel monitoring program oversight ensuring employee participation and adherence to policies. Collaborate with the University Investigational Review Board and Office of Research to determine radiation dose for human research protocols and develop informed consent language for principal investigators. Participate in planning efforts involving upcoming human subject research trials. Plan and implement ongoing radiation safety training for staff, patients, and patients’ families as part of a Radiation Safety Education program. Perform and/or supervise program audits and quality management reviews. Ensure the timely completion of radioactive material inventories, radioactive sealed source leak tests, radiation detection equipment calibrations, dose calibrator measurements (accuracy, constancy, geometry, linearity) as required, radiological surveys, and maintenance of radioactive waste storage. Provide for a periodic review of the security of radioactive materials, radiation safety postings, and radioactive waste disposal programs. Participate on committees and workgroups as appropriate, including the University Radiation Safety Committee, OSUMC Quality Assurance and Radiation Safety Committee, the Medical Use, X‑ray, Audit, and Crisis and Monitoring Subcommittees, and the Human Subjects Review Committee; participate in space planning meetings as appropriate. Provide incident and emergency response, investigation, reporting, and corrective action development and implementation for an ionizing radiation event. Plan and execute radiation equipment decommissioning activities. Handle 24‑hour call‑in response to patient care and emergency situations. Participate in the medical surveillance program. Work in areas that may involve animal research. Minimum Education Required Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Radiological Health Physics, Medical Physics, or another appropriate science‑related field of study. Desired Education Master of Science degree or higher in Radiological Health Physics, Medical Physics, or another appropriate science‑related field. Required Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership and team management experience. Additional Information The target hiring range for this job profile is $111,100 – $145,250 annually. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, and internal equity. Employment Information Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr