Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Department: Nuclear Medicine & PET-CT

Reporting To: Medical Director / Head – Nuclear Medicine / Hospital Administrator

Location: PET-CT / Nuclear Medicine Centre

Role Purpose

The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for ensuring safe handling, use, storage, transport, and disposal of radioactive materials and radiation equipment, in compliance with AERB and statutory regulations, to protect patients, staff, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

             •           Ensure compliance with AERB Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules

             •           Obtain, maintain, and renew AERB licenses and approvals

             •           Act as liaison with AERB / BARC and support inspections

             •           Implement radiation safety programs and ALARA principles

             •           Monitor radiation levels and personnel exposure (TLD/OSL)

             •           Supervise receipt, storage, dispensing, and disposal of radioisotopes

             •           Manage radioactive waste and maintain inventory records

             •           Conduct radiation safety training and emergency drills

             •           Oversee radiation safety aspects of PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine equipment

             •           Investigate and report radiation incidents as per regulatory norms

             •           Maintain all statutory records, SOPs, and audit documentation

Qualifications & Certification

Mandatory:

             •           AERB-approved RSO Certification (appropriate level for Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT)

             •           Educational qualification as prescribed by AERB

Preferred:

             •           Experience in PET-CT / Nuclear Medicine facility

             •           Working knowledge of AERB eLORA system

Experience

             •           3–7 years relevant experience in radiation safety within hospital or diagnostic center environment

Skills & Competencies

             •           Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge

             •           Attention to detail and documentation skills

             •           Training and communication abilities

             •           Emergency response readiness

             •           Ability to work with multidisciplinary clinical teams

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

             •           Zero regulatory non-compliance

             •           Timely license renewals and statutory filings

             •           Radiation exposure within prescribed limits

             •           Audit and inspection readiness