Re: Job Opportunity in San Diego, California

[Ken Helm <khelm@ucsd.edu>]

> > > > > > The University of California, San Diego has a job opening for a  Health
> > > > > > Physicist.  The HP would join a Radiation Safety Group of nine individuals
> > > > > > who oversee and assist the campus in its research and patient care efforts.
> > > > > > >> There are approximately 3500 people involved with radioisotopes and
> > > > > > >>radiation either on the campus or at one of two hospitals.  Also included
> > > > > > >>is Scripps Institution of Oceanography which has four research vessels that
> > > > > > >>perform world wide ocean research. The campus is located in La Jolla ( 10
> > > > > > >>miles north of downtown).
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>Applications are being accepted through June 5, 1998.  Please be sure to
> > > > > > >>refererence job number  114835-Y  in any correspondence. Please ask for and
> > > > > > >>complete an Applicant Data Form.  Getting a resume in by the deadline will,
> > > > > > >>however, ensure that you may be considered for the position.  Several
> > > > > > >>methods may be used to begin the application process. 
> > > > > > >>1) Fax a resume to Human Resources at (619) 822-0547
> > > > > > >>2) Mail a resume to UCSD Human Resources, Mail Code 0967, La Jolla,  CA
> > > > > > >>92093 - 0967
> > > > > > >>3) E-mail: resume@ucsd.edu
> > > > > > >>4) Walk in: UCSD Human Resources, Campus Employment Office, 10280 North
> > > > > > >>Torry Pines Road, Suite 266, La Jolla , CA. Hours are Monday through
> > > > > > >>Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Applications may also be placed in a drop box
> > > > > > >>outside the office between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through
> > > > > > >>Friday. 
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>The full job posting may be accessed at:
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>       http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/~eob/admin1.html
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>Scan the listing until you find the "Health Physicist" position posted.
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>Job Summary:
> > > > > > >>Posting number:  114845-Y
> > > > > > >>Health Physicist
> > > > > > >>Environmental Health and Safety
> > > > > > >>$41,100 - $51,300/yr
> > > > > > >>100% Career
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > > >>Payroll title: EH&S Specialist I- Will work within the Radiation Safety
> > > > > > >>Division of EH&S designing, developing, overseeing and administering the
> > > > > > >>Radiation Safety Program at UCSD.  The major function of the position is
> > > > > > >>structuring and planning for the safe use of radioactive material and
> > > > > > >>radiation in all the various research settings found under the campuses
> > > > > > >>Broadscope type A license.  To accomplish these goals the Health Physicist
> > > > > > >>will assist in designing and conducting laboratory inspections of
> > > > > > >>radioisotope research users facilities, x-ray machines and lasers.
> > > > > > >>Inspection and assistance services will also be supplied to the Medical
> > > > > > >>Center which has additional issues of patient and worker safety.  Training
> > > > > > >>of lab workers and emergency response is also key.  The design and
> > > > > > >>implementation of several other program areas such as Environmental
> > > > > > >>Monitoring, Radioisotope Lab and measuring instrumentation will be needed.
> > > > > SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Must be available to work extended hours and respond to call-back.  Valid CA Driver's license to operate UC vehicle.  Must pass a medical examination and be cleared to wear respirators, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and personal protective clothing.  REQUIREMENTS:  Demonstrated experience in identification, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with radioisotope handling, storage, transportation, use and/or disposal in a research university environment.  Demonstrated knowledge of California Radiation Control Regulations, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and Department of Transportation regulations in regards to radioisotope and radiation issues.  In depth knowledge of radioisotope measurement/analysis techniques; of external and internal radiation dose effects and principles; of dose investigations and re-constructions looking for causes and effect.  Demonstrated oral communication skills to communicate effectively and easily with senior research staff and principal investigators and a variety of staff of differing backgrounds.  Experience in communicating radiation safety principles and practices orally and in writing.  Proficient computer skills to manipulate existing software and databases. Ability and willingness to respond to hazardous materials emergency situations and be part of a team that decontaminates a hazardous materials spill scene.  PREFERRED:  Demonstrated knowledge of x-ray machine and laser principles, monitoring and equipment corrective actions necessary to achieve compliance with regulatory agencies.<<<<
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