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HP Position Opening - University of Chicago



Radsafers,



Please find below a lengthy Job Position Description for a Health Physicist 

position for the University of Chicago and associated Hospitals.  Please 

apply online at the website link; however, should you have any questions, 

please feel free to call James Marsicek at (773) 702-6299.



Website link:

https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1096836161093

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The University of Chicago - Office of Radiation safety

Job Title:  Health Physicist

Generic Job Title:  Health Physicist

Department/Division: 	Risk Management, Audit & Safety  	Office of Radiation 

Safety

Reports to: Director – Safety and Environmental Affairs

UoC Online job Requestion Number: 067965



General Summary:

The Health Physicist assist in the implementation of the University’s 

operational radiation protection program: authorization reviews, inspections 

and audits, surveys, leak testing of sealed sources, decommissioning, 

release and close-out surveys, radioactive materials accountability and 

transportation, radioactive waste management and shipping, dosimetry and 

bioassay, x-ray program, Laser Safety program, ALARA program, emergency 

hazmat/radiological response, instrument calibrations, and medical use 

procedures.



Qualifications:

1.  The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in health physics, 

nuclear engineering or related science field and 3 years experience in a 

radiation safety program. Master degree in health physics or certification 

as a health physicist by the American Board of Health Physics is preferred.

2.  Experience working in a radiation safety group responsible for a broad 

scope license with medical and research activities, x-ray safety program, 

laser safety program, and waste management is a essential.

3.  Knowledge of regulations and safety procedures associated with 

medical/biomedical use of radiation and radioactive materials, including 

DOT/IATA, and FDA is required. DOT/HAZMAT certification is preferred.

4.  Ability to convey technical information effectively through oral 

presentations and through accurate, concise technical reports.

5.  Experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is 

essential.

6.  Obtain and maintain valid driver license.



Mental Demands:

1.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills including excellence as a 

team player are required along with the ability to do multiple projects and 

manage deadlines.

2.  Requires alertness and attentiveness to details, good decision-making 

skill, demonstrated capacity and motivation to learn.

3.  Must be able to thrive in a busy environment, fully committed to 

supporting radiation safety at the University and it’s Hospital and 

enthusiastic about joining a team dedicated to excellence in service.

4.  Possess the ability to lead and motivate staff to meet radiation safety 

objectives.



Physical Demands:

1.  Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting 

and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

2.  Must possess dexterity to maneuver 55 and/or 30-gallon drums with moving 

equipment (fork lift, pallet jack, etc.)

3.  Requires the ability to walk (approximately 1 mile daily) and also 

requires 20% sitting and 80% standing and walking.

4.  Occasionally pushing, pulling objects weighing 100 lbs. or less.

5.  Exposure to hazardous conditions, such as exposure to radiation and 

radiation producing equipment, chemicals, biological agents, and radioactive 

waste (mixed waste, low-level radioactive laboratory waste, and biohazardous 

waste).



Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Plan, schedule and perform radiation safety audits, surveys and 

inspections of clinical departments, radiological x-ray suites, research 

laboratories and all University and Hospital facilities using or proposing 

to use radioactive materials or sources of radiation including the planning 

of daily assignment of radiation safety and health physics resources to 

conduct surveys, audits, and daily inspection for research lab/clinical 

laboratories, and communicate and/or prepare reports on task completion and 

project goals/objectives to the Director or Associate Director. (25%)

2.  Act as and/or assist the University Laser Safety Officer to include 

(25%): Coordinate the Laser Safety Program, including program development, 

laser registration, laser committee representation, and maintain associate 

documentation.

* Provide expertise in the evaluation of hazardous associated with the 

operation of lasers.

* Coordinate the Laser Safety Training Program for University faculty, 

staff, and students.

* Investigate incidents involving Lasers, and review with focus on 

corrective action, recommend corrective action plans, and conduct follow-up 

measures to ensure implementation of corrective action plan.

* Plan, schedule and perform safety audits and inspections of research 

laboratories where lasers are used or stored.



3.  Prepare trend analysis reports on the University’s and the Hospital’s 

compliance status with federal/state radiation protection regulations and 

prepare reports identifying areas of needed improvement. (5%)

4.  Assist with actions to address areas of needed program improvements 

(Quality Assurance) to include the identification of additional resources 

that may be required. (5%)

5.  Conduct protocol review for researchers applying for radioactive 

material use to include the posting of research lab identifying areas where 

radioactive material can be used or stored, the issuance of radioactive 

waste containers, inspection of survey instrument to verify calibration 

information. (5%)

6.  Conduct radiation safety training for University/Hospital faculty, staff 

including Radiation Safety staff, consultants, and contractors to meet 

regulatory requirement. (5%)

7.  Investigate radiological incidents, events, and review with a focus on 

corrective action; provide the necessary technical assistance in the event 

of campus or off-campus emergencies; recommend corrective action plans to 

the Director or Associate Director; and conduct follow-up measures to ensure 

implementation of corrective action plans. (5%)

8.  Conduct and oversee the entering of radiation safety records daily into 

a database to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal, state and 

local regulations. (5%)

9.  As needed, respond to hazmat/radiological incidents and assist in 

decontamination procedures to include decontamination of university/hospital 

staff. (5%)

10.  Perform scheduled on-call pager duties to include primary response to 

hazmat/radiological incidents. (5%)

11.  Comply with biohazard/radiation safety/safety standards through proper 

handling of potentially hazardous chemical, biological agents, and/or 

radiation materials/sources and attend annual safety/radiation safety 

training classes, as appropriate. (5%)

12.  Perform other duties as assigned by Director or Associate Director. 

(5%)



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