[ RadSafe ] Position Opening - Southern California

[Louie Cueva]

Scope of Work

EH&S Health Physicist



Introduction

This contract position opening for an Environmental Health & Safety Health

Physicist in the Southern California area. If interested please respond via

email to rich at tgainc.com



Scope

The contract Health Physicist will perform the following duties

Performs monthly surveys for radioactive contamination in laboratories.

Performs radioactive package receipt, inventory, surveys, and delivery.

Assists in conducting periodic reviews of labs to provide feedback on

compliance issues.

Assists radiation safety staff in remediation of radioactive material

spills.

Assists in investigating safety inquiries, complaints and compliance

problems.

Prepares transfer shipments of radioactive materials.

Participates in work group safety activities, meetings, discussions, etc.

Performs radioactive waste activities as needed, including:

Collection and segregation of radioactive waste.

Inputs computer data for radioactive waste inventory.

Performs liquid radioactive waste sampling and analysis

Performs dry radioactive waste surveys.

Inventories and controls radioactive waste for decay.

Prepares and packages radioactive waste for shipment.

Inspects radioactive waste collection and storage areas.

Purchases radioactive waste supplies based on established standards and

level

Performs radiation safety programs administrative functions as needed,

including:

Coordination of external dosimetry exchanges with staff.

Updates radiation survey instrument calibration database.

Inputs computer data into radiation safety program databases.

Files radiation safety programs records.

Schedules radiation safety training classes.





-Technical Requirements-



Minimum Requirements of Candidate

.College diploma or equivalent

.Two years hands on experience as a health physicist or similar experience

(e.g. radiation safety technician, etc.)

.General knowledge and experience using Macintosh computer applications:

Filmmaker Pro, MS Word, Pagemaker, Excel

.Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills

.Proficient problem solving skills

.Valid CA drivers license



Preferred Experience

.College degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial

Hygiene, Health Physics or related field

.24-Hour Hazardous Waste Technician Certification

.Fork lift operation



Physical Requirements

.Standing, walking, 50 percent or more of the time worked.

.Ability to lift 50 lb.

.Ability to wear personal respirator



Experience:

This position requires two years of related safety experience as an EH&S

technician; experience as a radiation safety technician is preferred.



Necessary Skills:

The candidate must have good verbal and written communications skills as

well as problem solving skills. General knowledge and experience using

computer applications (FileMaker Pro, MS Word, Excel) is required.  Data

entry is compliance driven, so accuracy is critical. The individual must

possess a valid CA drivers license and must be able to wear a personal

respirator. 24-hour Hazardous Waste Technician Certification is preferred.

The ability to operate a forklift is preferred.





Job Responsibilities:

This position will support radiation safety programs.  Job responsibilities

will include the following:  Performing radioactive package receipt surveys,

monthly surveys for radioactive contamination in laboratories, contamination

surveys of equipment and facilities for release to unrestricted use as

necessary, radioactive waste activities, external dosimetry exchange and

radiation safety administrative functions.  Providing documentation related

to activities performed





Schedule

The contract position should be available to work during normal business

hours (8:30-5:30).



Special Considerations

An office cubical and necessary equipment will be provided to perform tasks.