Radiation Safety Officer

MISTRAS Group•Monroe, NC

4d•$35 - $40

About The Position

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is the lead technical expert on the Radiation Safety Team and acts as the principal technical resource to the Mistras Services Group. The RSO is responsible for assuring that all job sites use radiation conform with the MISTRAS Radioactive Material License, selected industry standards, and applicable government regulations. The RSO is responsible to assure that radiation exposures to personnel are as low as reasonably achievable. North and South Carolina.

Requirements

5 years’ experience as a Radiographer.
Must possess the desire to develop the position and take on a more compliant role in the future.
Must have (or acquire) formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a Radiation protection program.
Must possess experience in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation protection program. We will send the right candidate for RSO/IATA training.
Must Possess IRRSP Certification
Travel – Minimum 40%.

Responsibilities

Review state and federal laws and Mistras O & E to recommend modifications to enhance and ensure the compliance, safety, and efficiency of the MISTRAS Radiation Safety Program.
Perform and/or review investigations of overexposures, accidents, losses, thefts, unauthorized receipts, misuses, or other deviations from approved radiation safety practice and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Respond to radiation safety emergencies, and prepare and submit reports to the appropriate governing bodies.
Perform radiation safety audits and recommend improvements at each service location within the Mistras network.
Consolidate and computerize various program aspects. Improve and advance the overall culture of the Radiation Safety Program.
Establish and track key performance indicators
Perform other duties as assigned
Teaching and training radiation safety classes