Associate Radiation Safety Officer - Building 20

The Talent Acquisition Team at Building No. 20 , a secondary care hospital that is proudly part of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) , is delighted to announce a range of exciting new opportunities at our Riyadh facility .

As a valued part of the KFSHRC, Building No. 20 plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting the hospital’s mission of excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare .

Position

Associate Radiation Safety Officer

Location

Building 20 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employer

KFSHRC (or one of its subsidiaries)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Hospital’s radiation safety program.

2. Conducts periodically an inventory and leak test of all sealed radioactive sources.

3. Performs radiation protection surveys and radiation contamination measurements.

4. Ensures the proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials as per the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

5. Maintains the internal authorization system, keeps proper records and check compliance with regulations of all pre-authorized purchases, transfers, or shipments of radioactive materials.

6. Performs radiation inspections of packages and collect radioactive wastes. Maintains documents and classifications for materials transportations, storage and disposal.

7. Coordinates with the designed RSO and other members of RSO to maintain and periodically inspect all tools and equipment related to the RSO including but not limited to detectors and survey meters.

8. Responds to radiation safety calls in cases of incidents or unintended exposures.

9. Uses appropriate decontamination kits in cases of radioactive spills.

10. Assists in security assessment and implement corrective actions.

11. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.

12. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical/Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or other related discipline is required.

Experience Required

Four (4) years of related experience with Master’s or six (6) years with Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Other Requirements/ Certifications

• Radiation Safety Officer certified by the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, and classified by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in a related discipline is required.
• Radiation Protection Training is required.