Health Physics, Senior Specialist

Cardinal Health; Legendary Hills (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Health Physics professional to support the facility in safe use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing machines. You will apply and train others on health physics policies, lead safety committees, and ensure compliance with NRC, DOT, EPA and other regulators.

The role involves risk assessment, incident investigations, audits, and development of emergency response procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in EH&S or radiation safety preferred.
• Knowledge of EHS procedures and waste management preferred.
• Familiarity with EH&S management systems.

Responsibilities

• Research regulatory issues to ensure compliance with local, state and federal agencies (NRC, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Coordinates and ensures compliance with daily, weekly and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks.
• Identifies facility safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Lead and facilitate safety committee meetings to engage employees in improving the safety culture.
• Provides technical support to facility personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health and radioactive material regulations.
• Review and lead injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
• Performs audits and inspects the facility to ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations.
• Participates and responds to investigations of environmental health incidents and emergencies and recommends appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve them.
• Coordinates all aspects of the environmental health safety management program.
• Develop the emergency response procedures and acts as the site’s emergency coordinator.
• Identify potential safety hazards related to radioactive and non-radioactive materials and document these using the Cardinal Health risk assessment program.
• Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
• Informs the Manager, RSO/EHS when situations require follow-up actions.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiation safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

EH&S experience

Safety training

Emergency response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EHS Management Systems

Waste Management

Job description

What Health Physics contributes to Cardinal HealthQuality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.Health Physics provides support to the manufacturing facility for the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines. This job family develops, deploys, implements, and trains on health physics and radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs. Health physics engages in licensing, packaging design, auditing, facility and equipment testing, emergency response, and other regulatory activities.Shift/ScheduleFull Time / 40 hoursMid-Shift Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 10:00pmCandidate must be flexible to work different schedules based on business needs.ResponsibilitiesResearch regulatory issues to ensure compliance with appropriate local, state and federal regulatory agencies (NRC, DOT, EPA, etc.)Coordinates and ensures compliance with daily, weekly and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks.Identifies facility safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.Lead and facilitate safety committee meetings to engage employees in improving the safety culture.Provides technical support to facility personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health and radioactive material regulations.Review and lead injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.Performs audits and inspects the facility to ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations.Participates and responds to investigations of environmental health incidents and emergencies and recommends appropriate corrective actions when needed.Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve them.Coordinates all aspects of the environmental health safety management program.Develop the emergency response procedures and acts as the site’s emergency coordinator.Identify potential safety hazards related to radioactive and non-radioactive materials and document these using the Cardinal Health risk assessment program.Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).Informs the Manager, RSO/EHS when situations require follow-up actions.Performs other job duties as assigned.Qualifications2-4 years of experience, preferredBachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredExperience Handling Radioactive Material preferredKnowledge of EHS procedures / Waste Management preferred2 or more years of professional experience in an EHS or Radiation Safety role, preferredExperience in EH&S: Hazard Waste Compliance, laboratory safety and manufacturing safety, preferredFamiliarity with EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation, preferredWhat is expected of you and others at this levelApplies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasksUnderstands day to day operations of radiation safety complianceWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexityIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolveApplies judgment within defined parametersReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projectsWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracyAnticipated salary range: $68,500 - $88,020Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 1/3/2027 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click here