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PROtect LLC

Radiation Safety Officer

Beaumont, TX · On-site

Corporate Radiation Safety Officer Department Radiation Safety tatus Salary Exempt Summary The ... This position will have primary responsibility for the site RSO duties for the Gonzales, Sulphur ...

XCAL

Range Safety Officer (RSO)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Range Safety Officer Position Summary The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is critical to safely operating the firing range while providing a friendly and inviting experience while taking a leadership ...

X-Cal Corp

Range Safety Officer (RSO)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Range Safety Officer Position Summary The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is critical to safely operating the firing range while providing a friendly and inviting experience while taking a leadership ...

XCAL

Range Safety Officer (RSO)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Range Safety Officer Position Summary The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is critical to safely operating the firing range while providing a friendly and inviting experience while taking a leadership ...

XCAL

Range Safety Officer (RSO)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Range Safety Officer Position Summary The Range Safety Officer (RSO) is critical to safely operating the firing range while providing a friendly and inviting experience while taking a leadership ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior radiation safety officer rso in the United States is $76,893.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Radiation Safety Officer Rso vs Radiation Safety Technician?

AspectSenior Radiation Safety Officer RsoRadiation Safety Technician
CredentialsCertification in radiation safety, often a degree in health physics or related fieldBasic radiation safety training, certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees safety protocols, manages compliance, and conducts audits in medical, industrial, or research settingsAssists with radiation monitoring, equipment setup, and safety procedures under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in hospitals, nuclear facilities, research labs, and industrial sitesCommonly employed in similar environments for operational support

The Senior Radiation Safety Officer Rso holds a leadership role with advanced certifications, overseeing safety programs and compliance. In contrast, the Radiation Safety Technician supports safety operations through hands-on monitoring and equipment management. Both roles are essential in radiation safety but differ in responsibilities and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Senior Radiation Safety Officer Rso job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,893 per year, or $37 per hour.
Radiation Safety Officer- Nuclear Medicine Unit

Radiation Safety Officer- Nuclear Medicine Unit

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville, TN

Other

Posted 25 days ago

Cookeville Regional Medical Center rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

578th of 1,020 rated hospitals

Job description

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) has the authority, duties and responsibilities to ensure radiological safety and compliance with State of Tennessee Division of Radiological Health, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Department of Transportation regulations and conditions specified in the facilities Radioactive Material License. Additional responsibilities include monitoring the safe use of any and all forms of ionizing radiation for the facility.
The RSO must have sufficient authority to:
• Implement the written Radiation Protection Program
• Identify radiation safety issues
• Initiate, recommend, or provide corrective actions, if warranted
• Terminate unsafe operations with backing of administration
• Verify implementation of corrective actions
• Must be allocated sufficient time and institutional support to perform duties
The RSO has the responsibility to:
• Implement and oversee all operational aspects of the Radiation Protection Program
• Ensure that radiological activities are being performed in a safe manner and in accordance with RAM license directives, modality approved procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Help identify, investigate, and correct radiation safety issues
• Respond to any radiation safety reports to the RSO
• Initiate, recommend, or provide corrective action for identified safety issues
• Verify implementation of corrective action
• Stop operations identified as unsafe
• Notify management and Radiation Safety Committee of radiation safety issues, unsafe operations, and corrective actions
• Serve as chair of the Radiation Safety Committee and schedule meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between Radiation Safety Committee and users of ionizing radiation
• Serve as a liaison between licensee and regulatory agencies
• Be available for contact by facility staff per regulations and license conditions
• Ensure that sealed-source leak tests and inventory of sealed sources are performed in accordance with specifications in the RAM License
• Maintain the Radioactive Material License (RAM) including timely renewals, amendments, and adding authorized users to the license
• Provide departmental specific education in the safe use of ionizing radiation
• Coordinate with Education Department to ensure employees have initial and annual training in radiation safety through Healthstream program
• Educate “Declared pregnant works” at time of declaration of pregnancy
• If RSO permanently discontinues performance of duties, he/she shall notify licensee and regulatory agency in writing 30 days before ending duties
Other duties as assigned.

Education:  Radiation Safety Officer must have a BS Degree or higher in medical physics or health physics or a related scientific discipline. Certified and licensed in Nuclear Medicine or related medical field involving use of ionizing radiation.  Ability to be approved by the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health as a Radiation Safety Officer on the facility’s radioactive Material License. BLS required.

Experience:  3+ years’ experience as an RSO, Associate/ Assistant RSO, diagnostic imaging physicist, medical physicist, health physicist, nuclear medicine technologist, or a similar role in a clinical setting using radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment

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