Radiation Safety Officer

Job Responsibilities:

The RSO shall have responsibilities specified in Rule 22 of the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004.

The RSO shall:

1. Carry out routine measurements and analysis of radiation levels in the controlled area, supervised area of the radiation facility and maintain records of the results thereof.
2. Investigate any situation that could lead to potential exposures.
3. Advise the management of the hospital regarding: a. The necessary measures aimed at ensuring that the regulatory constraints and the terms and conditions of the licence are adhered to. b. The safe storage and movement of radioactive material within the radiation facility. c. Initiation of suitable remedial measures in respect of any situation that could lead to potential exposures.
   
4. Maintain measurements and analysis of radiation and radioactivity levels in the TLD badge used in the facility and maintenance of the records thereof.
5. Ensure that test and maintenance schedules for safety related components and systems are carried quarterly.
6. Report on all hazardous situations along with details of any immediate remedial actions taken are made available to the employer and licensee for submitting to the Competent Authority.
7. Ensure that personnel monitoring devices are provided to workers in the facility, used as required and securely stored in a radiation-free zone.
8. Supervise during maintenance and test procedures on systems and components or in areas where radiation safety may be affected or where service/maintenance personnel may need to be given special protection.
   
9. Ensure that monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.
10. Maintain servicing, operation log books and associated QA records.

Education:

1. A Degree in Engineering or in Science from a recognized university/institution with Physics as one of the subjects,

   OR

2. A Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Radiological Physics from a recognized university/institution,

   OR

3. A Diploma in Engineering from a recognized university/institution with a minimum of five years of experience in radiation surveillance in a radiation processing facility supported by personnel monitoring (TLD) service

   AND

4. Successful completion of radiation safety course recognized by the Competent Authority.