Description The department of Radiation Safety at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Radiation Safety Specialist. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Director of WVU and WVU Hospitals Radiation Safety, this position is responsible for the radiation protection of all research laboratories and medical facilities on all campuses of WVU and WVU Hospitals Inc. and its affiliated hospitals. This position assists to expand, implement, coordinate, and maintain a comprehensive radiation safety program by developing strategies for the implementation of new policies and procedures in operational aspects of the radioactive materials and radiation producing devices. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What You'll Do Assists the Director with implementation of new initiatives in increased control of certain radionuclides as required by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) under provision of the federal multiple broad-scope material licenses (RAMS). Implements a program for maintaining occupational radiation exposures for both the University and Hospitals in accordance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and WV Radiological Health Program rules and pertinent regulations. Assists the Director with consultations in evaluation of the radiation safety aspects of an institution's policies and procedures to provide recommendations regarding effective radiation dose equivalent (EDE) assessments in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Establishes and maintains a Quality Management Program to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comprehensive audits for Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine divisions. Determines the need for personnel radiation monitoring, evaluate bioassays, and monitors personnel radiation exposure and bioassay records for high exposures. Notify individuals of radiation exposures approaching limit and recommend appropriate remedial action. Determines the presence and extent of radiological hazards resulting from the use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic and treatment in humans, including interpretation of recommended surveys and compliance with appropriate advisory and regulatory agencies. Assesses and evaluates specifications of the shielding design, and utilizes proper shielding as needed to protect patients and members of the general public from radiation hazard during medical procedures. Evaluates characterization of medical radiation from radiopharmaceuticals prior to clinical... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.