HEALTH PHYSICS ASSOCIATE

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Health Physics Associate to support laboratory radiation safety audits, calibrations, and emergency response under the Health Physics Manager.

The role includes decommissioning, GLD program oversight, patient surveys, and reporting metrics. A Bachelor's degree in physical sciences with 3 years of related experience is required; work is regular daytime onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical science (biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science or related), nuclear medicine, nuclear engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory radiation safety audits and audit reporting and metrics.
• Handle GLD program and decommissioning and lab closeouts, and radiation emergency response.
• Conduct patient surveys and instrument calibrations; contribute to safety programs and compliance.

Skills

Laboratory safety audits

Instrumentation calibration

Safety reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or related field

Job description

HEALTH PHYSICS ASSOCIATE (T238221)

Description

Under the supervision of the Health Physics Manager, the Health Physics Associate will be responsible for performing laboratory radiation safety audits, radiation safety audit reporting and metrics, patient surveys, instrument calibrations, radiation emergency response, decommissioning and lab closeouts, and UAB's Generally Licensed Devise (GLD) program.

(Annual Salary - $50,050 - $81,330)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physical science (biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science or related), nuclear medicine, nuclear engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Facilities

Organization

119001000 Environmental Health & Safety

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite