Radiation Safety Officer (Nuclear Medicine)

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Responsibilities Teaching & Academic Responsibilities: Teach radiation physics, radiation protection, and nuclear medicine safety protocols to undergraduate (MBBS, BSc) and postgraduate (MD, MSc, PhD) students. Mentor junior faculty, research scholars, and residents in nuclear medicine and radiation safety. Develop academic content, training modules, and examination material in radiation safety. Radiation Safety Oversight: Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or advise the RSO in nuclear medicine facilities. Ensure implementation of all Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) safety guidelines and policies. Conduct radiation surveys, workplace monitoring, and leakage testing of equipment. Supervise waste management and handling of radioactive isotopes (e.g., 99mTc, I-131, F-18). Clinical Support & QA: Collaborate with nuclear medicine physicians and technologists to ensure safe use of radiopharmaceuticals and PET/SPECT imaging systems. Oversee calibration, dose measurement, shielding design, and patient-specific dose estimations. Conduct periodic quality assurance (QA) checks of gamma cameras, PET-CT, and associated equipment. Research & Development: Lead or collaborate in research projects focused on radiation dosimetry, imaging techniques, and safety enhancement. Publish scientific papers in reputed journals and present findings at national/international conferences. Supervise PhD students and support grant applications in medical physics/nuclear safety. Regulatory & Administrative Duties: Prepare and maintain documentation for AERB compliance including source procurement, inventory, waste logs, QA records, and radiation dose monitoring reports. Conduct internal audits, safety drills, and staff training on emergency response and safe handling procedures. Coordinate with regulatory bodies and hospital committees on radiation matters. Qualifications Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Medical Physics / Radiation Physics / Nuclear Medicine Physics PhD in a relevant field is mandatory/preferred Certified Radiation Safety Officer (RSO – Level II or III) as per AERB norms Experience: Minimum 10–15 years in academic and clinical nuclear medicine/radiation safety roles Experience in heading nuclear medicine safety programs in a teaching hospital or cancer institute Required Skills In-depth knowledge of radiation protection principles, shielding, and source handling Proficient with dosimetry software and QA tools (e.g., thyroid uptake systems, dose calibrators) Effective communication and mentoring skills Strong familiarity with national and international radiation safety regulations (AERB, IAEA, NCRP) Pay range and compensation package Salary: As per institutional and UGC/AICTE norm Show more Show less