Health Physicist 1

CORE DUTIES:
• Review, audit, and oversee the use of radioactive material, level of exposure, and safety requirements in research laboratories, medical institutions, and/or other operational environments by: evaluating and investigating radioactive machines for usage and safety level, supervising receipt and disposal of radioactive materials, calibrating radiation producing and detecting equipment and helping minimize radiation exposure, performing periodic safety and instrumentation inspections, contamination and radiation surveys; And ensuring work is performed in compliance.
• Document radiological and laser protection measures, and submission to radiation protection manager.
• May provide training and coaching to health physicist technicians and other workers.

ADDITIONAL CORE JOB DUTIES:
• Revise and contribute to the development of safety policies/procedures for the safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
• Perform laser safety audits, review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), evaluate laser registrations, PPE, oversee a labs laser set-up and safety measures and explore Laser Safety Program improvements.
• Audit, inspect and advise the radiation and laser safety programs at Stanford, SHC, LPCH and VAPAHCS. Assist the Senior Health Physicist in the oversight of the radiation safety program in these areas by investigating and reporting on incidents and reviewing routine operations of the facilities.
• Oversee the Non-ionizing Radiation (NIR) Safety Program. Provide guidance for the safe use of NIR sources by all personnel who can be impacted by them on campus; this includes faculty, staff, students, visitors, and the general public. Consult with NIR users regarding source-appropriate safety principles. Surveys NIR operations/installations when indicated.
• Provide support for radioisotope cancer therapies.
• Provide training to staff, researchers, graduate students, or others utilizing or working with radiation related machines/work areas.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, or related field. Three years of applicable experience in health physics and program management performing duties similar to those listed above.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated experience implementing and administering radiation safety programs, including laser safety.
• Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate usage and safety level of radioactive material, lasers and machines.
• Demonstrated ability calibrating radiation-producing and detecting equipment and performing safety inspections.
• In-depth knowledge of radiation protection regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
• In-depth knowledge of laser protection guidelines, specifically ANSI.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of radiation shielding, safety devices, and radiation machines.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Certifications and Licenses:
None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May be exposed to radioactive materials and/or ionizing radiation, Class IIIB or IV lasers, magnetic or electromagnetic fields, and lead.
• May be exposed to biohazards (urine, blood, feces) while working with patients and/or animals in ER's, OR's or IR's (interventional radiology). Must gown up for sterile environments.
• May require travel to off campus locations.
 No Sponsorship available for this position at this time