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Job Title
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Name of Organization
EmDX Research and Consulting Associates
Your email address
hr@emdxrca.com
Job Location
Orlando, FL 32827
Salary
105,000 to 120,000 Annually
Contact Information
HR@emdxrca.com
Start Date
2026-08-25
Summary
EmDX Research and Consulting Associates is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible health physicist to serve as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for the Orlando VA Healthcare System on a federal contract basis. The RSO will oversee the facility’s radiation safety program covering Nuclear Medicine, diagnostic imaging, CT simulation, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy operations. On-site presence is required Mondays and Thursdays; after-hours emergency availability (~25 hrs/year) is also required. MRSO certification is mandatory. This is a W-2 position with EmDX Research and is contingent upon contract award.

**Applications reviewed immediately. Expected position start date: September 26, 2026.**
Key Responsibilities
– Oversee radiation safety program for Nuclear Medicine, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT simulation, and linear accelerator operations
– Conduct at least annual inspections and calibrations of all x-ray equipment and radionuclide use/storage areas
– Perform and document surveys, wipe tests, and personnel dosimetry distribution/collection
– Investigate and report overexposures, ALARA exceptions, spills, medical events, and mis-administrations to NHPP and Radiation Safety Committee
– Prepare NRC/state license amendments, applications, and regulatory correspondence
– Submit quarterly reports to the Radiation Safety Committee; provide annual leadership briefings
– Assist the Radiation Safety Committee and Radioactive Drug Research Committee
– Maintain comprehensive Radiation Safety Office records
– Provide shielding design reports for linear accelerators prior to clinical use
– Coordinate the Medical Imaging Quality Control Program
– Provide after-hours emergency response as needed
– Submit RSC meeting minutes within 5 business days of each quarterly meeting
Comments
EmDX is pursuing a VA contract to provide Radiation Safety Officer services to the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS). This position is contingent on EmDX being awarded this contract.
Minimum Qualifications
– Board-certified or board-eligible health physicist (American Board of Health Physics / Health Physics Society)
– Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) certification — **must be maintained throughout contract**
– Eligible to be named as RSO on an NRC license and on the Therapeutic Radiation Producing Machine Registration Certificate (Linear Accelerator)
– Experience with NRC regulatory compliance (10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 35), OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1096), FDA (21 CFR 1020.30, 21 CFR 900)
– Experience supporting or chairing Radiation Safety Committee meetings
– Experience with ACR, AAPM, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards
Preferences
– Prior VA or DoD RSO experience
– Familiarity with VHA Directive 1105.01 and NRC broad-scope license management
– Experience with linear accelerator and brachytherapy oversight
Special Instructions
Send resumes to hr@emdxrca.com
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
The position is up to 40 hours/week, with Mondays and Thursdays on site. An additional 25 hours/year of emergency response is expected.