Radiation Safety Officer Jobs

Overview
Position Summary:
The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) will be responsible for ensuring overall radiological safety in all aspects of facility operations with radiation machines and radioactive materials. To that end, the RSO will ensure full compliance with the applicable State License, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The RSO will also be responsible for ensuring the NUSANO operating conditions do not result in an exceedance of the conditions of our license or violate Local, State, or Federal regulatory requirements. These duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring that all personnel radiation exposures are ALARA and are in compliance with the requirements of Title R313. The RSO will also supervise employees & consultants who carry out work in relation to radiation safety, training and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:

• Participates in the development and management of annual operating budgets for the department; prioritizes and tracks department expenditures.
• Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the company with radioactive materials and radiation machines, ensuring compliance with the company, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations which includes working effectively with various staff groups including LINAC operators, target handling, radiochemistry, quality control, packaging & shipping/receiving and radioactive waste management.
• May propose and create new programs in the area of radiation safety including research of regulations, process development, development of SOPs and implementation.
• Responds to radiation safety emergencies and prepares and submits required reports.
• Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
• Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient operation of the company.
• Manages a team of contract licensing experts to obtain necessary radiological permits and supporting documentation.
• Procure radiological monitoring equipment
• Manages & develops programs of critical importance to compliance and radiation safety; supervises radiation safety trained staff in the development and implementation of new programs and procedures, as well as the coordination and administration of existing operations within the radiation safety program.
• Provide input into facility design to optimize operational efficiency.
• Reviews and approves requests for Work Authorizations and Radiation Work Permits.
• Manages the personnel dosimetry program to limit radiation exposure to radiation users and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory exposure limits. Compiles quarterly and annual reports of occupational exposures to radiation while maintaining the HIPAA restrictions regarding employee identification security. Investigate and report on any instances where radiation exposure exceeded company administrative dose limits and regulatory dose limits as required by Title R313.
• Prepares reports and other trainings of scientific or technical nature, including publishing and maintaining the Company Radiation Safety Manual and SOP's as appropriate. Perform annual audits of the Radiation Safety Program as required by Title R313.
• Interprets new and existing regulations, advises management on technical and regulatory issues regarding the strategic direction of the radiation safety program and applies strategic measures as appropriate, especially for ALARA related matters.
• Manages the radiation safety training program to ensure that only authorized, qualified individuals work with radiation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
• Supervise radiation safety personnel, which includes work allocation, training, reviews and promotions, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
The RSO is to achieve the Company’s objectives in relation to ensuring radiological safety and compliance with Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations under the governing conditions of the Radioactive Materials license.
The successful candidate will have a solid working knowledge of the following:

• Transportation (USDOT) (49 CFR) relating to the characterization, packaging, and shipment of radioactive isotopes and various forms of radioactive waste (including high activity irradiated materials)
• QA document control practices
• Agreement State regulations for Environmental Quality, Waste Management, & RadiationControl)
• USNRC and Utah DEQ [Rule 12 R313], or experience maintaining compliance under similar
• Writing of technical documents (SOPs, Regulatory License applications, manufacturing reports)
• Radiological engineering practices and design, as well as production

Knowledge, Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Bachelor's (minimum) or graduate degree in physical science or engineering or biological sciences, with a minimum of 20 college credits in physical science; at least 10 years of professional experience in health physics including at least 5 years in applied health physics.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of current and developing issues, trends and advances in the development of radiation safety trends, and state of the art measurement techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local radiation safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Work to be conducted in both an office environment and the production facility.
• Must be comfortable working in a facility that produces radiation.
• Frequent use of computer with repetitive use of keyboard, mouse and manual dexterity.

About Nusano:
No patient should be denied the cancer care they need simply because some options are in short supply or unavailable. Yet, all too often, this is what happens.
Nusano is a medical technology company that creates radioisotopes used to target and eliminate cancer cells with precision. Health care has used radioisotopes to diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases for decades. But, if supply does not keep up with demand, patients will lose out on the benefits of these lifesaving, proven tools.
Nusano’s patented technologies and methods are poised to transform radioisotope production and usher in an exciting new era in cancer care. Our state-of-the-art facility in West Valley City, Utah will produce radioisotopes quickly, efficiently, and affordably. This will make desperately needed resources available to hospitals and cancer clinics around the world and offer those with life-threatening diseases hope for a healthier tomorrow.
Posted Salary Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits

• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• 100% Company-paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• PTO
• Stock Options
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• 100% Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, their spouse/domestic partner, and dependent child(ren)
• Holidays