EHS Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Our Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability group is fundamental to how we operate, lead, and care—for our people, our patients, and our planet. Putting patients first starts with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our workforce and ensuring our environments support safe, reliable operations.


EHS&S helps ensure that every employee returns home safe and healthy each day, that our workplaces support well-being, and that we responsibly protect the communities and environments where we operate. EHS&S is not just a function or a requirement—it is a shared responsibility and a core enabler of delivering on our mission to patients worldwide.

The EHS Specialist, Radiation Safety will be responsible for supporting the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of radiation-related registrations, notifications, and compliance activities for a medical device manufacturer. In this role, you will apply established knowledge and judgment to manage radiation safety program activities, maintain radiation-related registrations at both the state and individual levels, and support dose monitoring and follow-up on abnormal readings. You will work collaboratively with field service, sales, operations, quality, and regulatory teams to help ensure compliant use of radiation-emitting devices across the organization.

This role can be based onsite at any US Medtronic location

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor radiation-related registrations, licenses, notifications, and renewals required to support sales and service operations
• Coordinate radiation safety activities associated with demonstration, training, and loaner use of company-owned radiation-emitting medical devices
• Manage radiation-related registrations and documentation at both the state and individual levels, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Maintain radiation safety records, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirements
• Review personnel dose monitoring reports and support investigation and follow-up of abnormal or elevated radiation dose readings
• Support issue resolution, corrective actions, and escalation of radiation safety or compliance concerns, as appropriate
• Partner cross-functionally with field service, sales, operations, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to support compliant use and tracking of radiation-emitting devices
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of radiation safety procedures, controls, and processes
• Support internal audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to radiation safety compliance
• Maintain centralized systems and tracking tools to manage deadlines, renewals, and state-specific registration requirements across jurisdictions

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience OR Associate’s Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting radiation safety, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance or registration activities for radiation-emitting medical devices
• Knowledge of x-ray device registration, notification, and radiation safety requirements
• Experience reviewing and interpreting radiation dose monitoring reports and supporting investigation of abnormal exposure results

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Radiation Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Experience supporting service-related registration requirements for medical devices
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local radiation control requirements
• Working knowledge of radiation dosimetry programs and exposure investigation processes
• Experience maintaining compliance documentation, centralized records, and tracking systems
• Experience managing registration requirements across multiple U.S. states, including interpretation of state-specific requirements while maintaining a standardized process

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$76,000.00 - $114,000.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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