Radiation Safety Specialist

5 days ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Akumin Full time

The Radiation Safety Specialist (RSS) plays an important role in supporting the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and maintaining compliance across the organization's imaging sites. This role helps ensure that our use of radiation – whether from X-ray, PET/CT, or other imaging systems – is conducted safely and in accordance with all state and federal regulations. The RSS assists with recordkeeping, training coordination, documentation, and communication related to the radiation safety program.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Support the RSO in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of licenses, registrations, and safety procedures. Coordinate personnel dosimetry distribution and tracking, and assist with exposure monitoring records. Help organize and maintain logs for equipment testing, surveys, and radioactive materials. Track corrective actions, inspection findings, and ensure timely follow-up.
  • Maintain required records and prepare summary reports for internal and external reviews. Assist with the organization of audits, inspections, and regulatory correspondence. Support the implementation of the ALARA principle by monitoring and documenting compliance.
  • Help schedule and document radiation safety training for staff. Maintain training rosters and authorization records. Serve as a point of contact for general questions about radiation safety policies or required documentation.
  • Assist in emergency drills and response documentation. Help the RSO track and communicate follow-up actions related to any radiation incidents.
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience in compliance, safety, or healthcare operations
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable with recordkeeping, spreadsheets, and compliance documentation.
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and reliably.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 1–3 years in a compliance, safety, or healthcare operations support role preferred.
  • Experience in radiologic technology, nuclear medicine, or health sciences

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:

  • Sit, stand, and walk.
  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
  • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

  • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Climb and balance.
  • Carry and lift 10-20 pounds

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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