Health Physicist

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,500 - 136,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is hiring a Health Physicist in Omaha, Nebraska. This full-time role focuses on managing and implementing the radiation safety program for UNMC and UNO, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Health Physicist will assist with both research and clinical use of ionizing radiation, develop policies, and may serve as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer. The salary range for this position is $85,500 - $136,800 annually.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ionizing radiation safety protocols and regulations.
• Experience with developing and implementing safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and implementing the radiation safety program.
• Serve as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for radioactive material licenses.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for compliance.

Job description

Requisition Number: Staff_14597

Business Unit: Business & Finance

Department: Environmental Health and Safety 50001224

Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular

Additional Information:

Position Summary:

This position will serve as a health physicist in the Radiation Safety Office, assisting in the management and implementation of the radiation safety program for the safe and compliant use of ionizing radiation for: 1) The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) in accordance with conditions of the UNMC Broadscope Radioactive Material license (Nebraska #01-50-01) and applicable x-ray registrations; 2) The radiation safety duties stipulated in the contractual agreements with UNMC's teaching hospital, Nebraska Medicine, and the Veteran's Health Administration (VA) Nebraska/Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS). This position may serve as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for one or more radioactive material licenses. The work involves both the research and clinical use of ionizing radiation (radioactive material and X-ray units). Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC, DOT, EPA, FDA, State of Nebraska). Radiation Safety supports UNMC's efforts as a recognized center of excellence for teaching, medical services, and research.

Salary Range:

$85,500 - $136,800/annual