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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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