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Manager, Radiation Safety

UT Health San Antonio

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Aug 21, 2025

Manager, Radiation Safety

San Antonio, TX, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Responsible for managing the Radiation Safety Division including the radioactive material license, x-ray registrations, laser program, and dosimetry.

Responsibilities

  1. Develops, administers, and maintains site specific policies and protocols; while adhering to the radiation, chemical, biological, physical and environmental safety protection functions of the EH&S department.
  2. Oversees all required regulatory inspections, surveys, monitoring, and testing for compliance with broad scope radioactive materials license.
  3. Maintains standards for quality, safety, efficiency and performance.
  4. Manages federal, state, and local safety, health and environmental agency inspections relative to compliance.
  5. Oversees the response and investigation of health/safety accidents or incidents.
  6. Provides recommendations on safety and protection.
  7. Conducts and coordinates professional training sessions for staff and participates in meetings and workshops related to EH&S items.
  8. Management duties include interviewing, selecting, and training employees; adjusting rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency; handling complaints/grievances and disciplining when necessary
  9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard radiation safety management concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
  • Ability to think strategically, display excellent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to lead, direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within the institution while creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
  • Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.
  • Possesses above average ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate and present complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's Degree degree in related field is required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Has the authority to direct the work of others, hire or fire employees, or provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employee.

Required Skills

Three (3) years of directly related experience is required.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
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Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

  • Job Identification 4920
  • Job Category Environmental Health & Safety
  • Posting Date 08/20/2025, 08:09 PM
  • Locations 0002 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
  • Apply Before 08/28/2025, 08:09 PM
  • Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Organization B5630 - Environmental Health & Safety, I5000 - Facilities & Capital Planning, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
  • Department B5630 - Environmental Health & Safety

Job Info

  • Job Identification 4920
  • Job Category Environmental Health & Safety
  • Posting Date 08/20/2025, 08:09 PM
  • Apply Before 08/28/2025, 08:09 PM
  • Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 0002 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)

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