Job postings; HP Tech/HP Tech Trainiee & Sr. Medical Health Physicist/Medical Health Physicist

["Joe Kane" <jkane@mail.ehrs.upenn.edu>]

University of Pennsylvania

Health Physics Technologist/Health Physics Technologist Trainee

Duties:
Under large, broad scope medical license, perform surveys with portable &
laboratory instruments; audit laboratory records to ensure regulatory &
license compliance; propose methods for removing contamination; calibrate
instruments; maintain sampling and monitoring equipment; collect and process
radioactive waste; perform compliance testing of energized equipment;
respond to spills/incidents (24 hour on call) & answer questions by
radiation workers; distribute radionuclides; perform other duties as needed
to support radiation safety program; provide support to University's
biosafety & chemical safety programs.

Qualifications:
Tech Qualifications: BA/BS in science or equivalent required; 2-3 years of
experience required; 1-2 years experience handling radioactive material &
operating energized equipment preferred; HP Technology Certification or
Board eligible; good computer & electronic skills; must be able to clearly
communicate with a diverse cross-section of laboratory personnel; ability to
carry heavy materials/equipment (40 to 60 lbs.); valid driver's license
required. Tech Trainee Qualifications: Associates Degree in science or
equivalent required; 1 to 2 years experience preferably in the handling of
radioactive material and operating energized equipment; good computer &
electronic skills; must be able to clearly communicate with a diverse
cross-section of laboratory personnel; ability to carry heavy
materials/equipment (40 to 60 lbs.); valid driver's license required.

Sr. Medical Health Physicist/Medical Health Physicist

Duties:
Under a large, broad scope medical license, assist user groups in developing
and conducting procedures for the safe use of radiation sources and
radioactive materials; supervise technical staff conducting routine
radiation safety program activities; survey new and existing facilities,
audit compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements; assist with the
preparation and amendment of applications for use of radioisotopes with an
emphasis on clinical and human research use; conduct audits and surveys of
medical and research energized equipment; maintain strong working knowledge
of applicable regulations and standards.

Qualifications:
Sr. MHP: MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science
with 5-7 years of experience or BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent
radiation related science with 7-10 years of experience. ABHP Certification
preferred. Experience with Academic/Medical radiation safety program
required. MHP: MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related
science with 2-3 years of experience or BA/BS in Health Physics or
equivalent radiation related science with 4-6 years of experience.
Experience with Academic/Medical radiation safety program highly desirable.

To apply, please send or fax your resume to:

Tina Belden
Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
University of Pennsylvania
1412 Blockley Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021
Phone (215) 898-7187
Fax (215) 898-0140

Joe Kane

Joe Kane



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