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Radiation Safety Officer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026

💰 $147,213/yr($107,060/yr – $147,213/yr)

About the role

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Designs and/or coordinates the implementation of internal EHS guidelines and processes within assigned organization.

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Radiation Safety Officer, you will be responsible for:

Primary Responsibilities - Radiation Safety

Ensuring compliance with Radioactive Material (RAM) License requirements and all local, state and federal regulations (NRC, TDEC, OSHA, DOT) for Knoxville and Rockford sites.
Developing and implementing radiation safety policies, procedures, and training programs to minimize occupational exposure and ensure the safety of employees and the environment.
Providing guidance and support to employees working with radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment, including training on safe handling practices and emergency response procedures.
Performing routine audits, inspections, and surveys of buildings and equipment to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses for radiation use and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
Managing employee exposure monitoring program, including issuance and collection of radiation dosimeters, and review and distribution of exposure reports.
Maintaining accurate records of all radioactive materials, including their procurement, use, storage, and disposal. This includes performing semi-annual leak tests and inventories.
Maintaining Public Dose documentation.
Maintaining the registration and inventory of radiation producing machines. Conducting inspections of radiation producing machines at required intervals per TDEC regulations.
Maintaining the Hot Lab and conducting monthly inspections and surveys.
Managing the waste program for all radioactive materials generated on-site.
Overseeing shipments of Radioactive Materials and conducting RAM package check-ins.
Ensuring that all incidents, accidents, and personnel exposure to radiation in excess of “ALARA” or site regulation limits, are investigated and reported to required entities.
Preparing correspondence, license amendments, applications and other communications required by TDEC and/or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Preparing and submitting all regulatory and company required reports in a timely manner.
Maintaining all records in accordance with regulatory and Siemens Healthineers requirements.
Collaborating with regulatory agencies, Siemens Healthineers radiation safety committees, and internal stakeholders to address compliance issues and implement best practices.
Overseeing the calibration of radiation survey instruments.
Co-facilitating the Radiation Safety Committee.
Leading site Radiation Emergency Response Teams (RERTs).

Secondary Responsibilities – Environmental, Health and Safety

Supporting site EHS Specialist with management of Environmental, Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Working with the EHS Team to maintain the Environmental Health and Safety Management System to ensure adherence to the Siemens Healthineers requirements and ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standards.
Being an EHS representative for site-related projects. This includes reviewing Management of Change (MoC) forms, conducting project safety reviews, evaluating new equipment, overseeing contractors and other tasks.
Conducting EHS inspections and participating in incident investigations, root cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions.
Participating with onsite Emergency Response Teams and EHS committees.
Conducting EHS Awareness Training Sessions for new employees to raise awareness and promote a positive safety culture.
May be required to perform other EHS related duties and tasks as assigned.

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with the skills listed below and if you would like to develop your career with Siemens Healthineers.

Required skills to have for the success of this role: