Health Physicist

Indiana University Northwest; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated radiation safety manager to oversee training programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role involves evaluating policies, managing audits, and providing guidance on the safe use of radioactive materials. Join a team committed to maintaining a safe environment for all staff and students, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work culture. If you have a passion for safety and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

10 paid holidays plus winter break

Voluntary retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; health physics preferred.
• 2 years of radiation safety or health physics experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage radiation safety training programs for personnel.
• Evaluate and implement radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Accuracy

Organizational Skills

Dependability

Professionalism

Knowledge Acquisition

Time Management

Project Management

Quality Commitment

Regulated Environment Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in health physics or related field

Job description

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Department Information

Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU's commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university's mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department, University Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.

Job Summary

• Manages radiation safety training Program(s) for clinical and research personnel who utilize and/or work in areas where radiation/radioactive materials are present.
• Plans, establishes, modifies, and evaluates radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Plans, establishes, and/or evaluates radiation safety aspects of the treatment of patients, provides oversight and consultation to clinicians performing such treatments.
• Guides and approves research for new radionuclide applications.
• Manages, performs, and/or evaluates audits of clinical and research departments to ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as state and federal requirements.
• Evaluates and/or conducts on-site evaluations of new equipment and procedures relating to radiation/radioactive materials and implements appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with regulations and licensing conditions.
• Establishes, updates, and implements protocols and procedures to ensure radiation detection devices are calibrated and functioning properly; performs security checks and leak tests for radioactive sources.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains procedures for the proper handling, processing, and disposal of radioactive waste; provides training to all users of radioactive materials.
• Manages the personnel monitoring program.
• Operates the radioactive material receipt and distribution program.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in health physics or related field)

Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years radiation safety, health physics, or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Preferred

• Certification in Health Physics, Medical Physics, or Radiology and Medical Physics

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Experience in a regulated environment

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$89,224 per year based on experience

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.