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Cardinal Health

Radiation Safety Specialist

Cardinal Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Radiation Safety (Quality Compliance) Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. The Radiation Safety Department is responsible for the development and deployment of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize risk using the ALARA principles and maintain compliance with national and international regulatory bodies.

Shift/Schedule

Weekend Shift

Friday - Sunday 7am - 7pm

Must be flexible with work schedule if needed

Responsibilities

Research regulatory issues to ensure compliance with appropriate local, state and federal regulatory agencies (NRC, DOT, EPA, etc.)

Coordinate and ensure compliance with daily, weekly and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks.

Identify facility safety training needs and develop and coordinate safety training programs.

Lead and facilitate safety committee meetings to engage employees in improving the safety culture.

Provide technical support to facility personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health and radioactive material regulations.

Review and lead injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow up as necessary.

Perform audits and inspect the facility to ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations.

Participate and respond to investigations of environmental health incidents and emergencies and recommend appropriate corrective actions when needed.

Identify possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and take actions to resolve them.

Coordinate all aspects of the environmental health safety management program.

Develop the emergency response procedures and act as the site’s emergency coordinator.

Identify potential safety hazards related to radioactive and non-radioactive materials and document these using the Cardinal Health risk assessment program.

Provide support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).

Inform the Manager, RSO/EHS when situations require follow-up actions.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience, preferred

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Experience handling radioactive material

Knowledge of EHS procedures / Waste Management

2 or more years of professional experience in an EHS or Radiation Safety role, preferred

Experience in EH&S: Hazard Waste Compliance, laboratory safety and manufacturing safety, preferred

Familiarity with EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Apply working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

Work on projects of moderate scope and complexity

Identify possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and take action to resolve

Apply judgment within defined parameters

Knowledge of ALARA and Radiation Safety

Comfortable providing instruction and guidance

Receive general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range $68,500 - $88,020

Bonus eligible No

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close 01/29/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

EEO Statement Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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