Health Physicist

Inova Health System; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Radiation Safety Officer to oversee the day-to-day radiation safety program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. The role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while guiding the university community on safety practices around radioactive materials.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and Board-eligible certification from a recognized body.

Qualifications

• Certification - Board eligibility in at least one: American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine, or American Board of Medical Physics.
• Education - Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of a radiation safety program to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Advises the university community regarding radiation safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by the relevant local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance on radiological control problems; advises permit holders on radioactive material inventory problems, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and licensing requirements.
• Evaluates, collects, prepares, and inventories radioactive materials and/or hazardous chemicals for transport and disposal.
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
• Evaluates, inventories, and tests sealed sources of radioactive materials.
• Monitors and instructs medical patients receiving exposure to hazardous substances during treatment procedures.
• Leads and guides the work of environmental health and safety technicians.
• May perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of a radiation safety program to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Advises the university community regarding radiation safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by the relevant local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance on radiological control problems; advises permit holders on radioactive material inventory problems, shielding designs, waste handling procedures, dosimetry, and licensing requirements.
• Evaluates, collects, prepares, and inventories radioactive materials and/or hazardous chemicals for transport and disposal.
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, radiation, or fire and smoke incidents; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
• Evaluates, inventories, and tests sealed sources of radioactive materials.
• Monitors and instructs medical patients receiving exposure to hazardous substances during treatment procedures.
• Leads and guides the work of environmental health and safety technicians.
• May perform additional job duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Certification - Board eligibility in at least one of the following: American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine, or American Board of Medical Physics.
• Education - Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 684107
• Job Category Radiology Services
• Posting Date 06/01/2026, 07:27 PM
• Locations Inova Fairfax Hospital (On-site)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS, BSN, etc.)