Medical Health Physicist B/C

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous retirement plans

Paid time off

Long-term care insurance

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Medical Health Physicist B/C to provide comprehensive physics support under various licenses. Responsibilities include overseeing technical operations, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Required qualifications include a degree in Health Physics and multiple years of experience in radiation safety, with preferred board certification. The position offers a pay range of $109,000 - $170,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience for MHP B, or 5-7 years for MHP C in a radiation safety program.
• Board certification by American Board of Health Physics or equivalent highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary technical oversight for research and human-use protocols.
• Implement compliance programs with Federal and State guidelines.
• Assist with safe radiation source use to ensure staff and patient safety.

Skills

Health Physics

Radiation Safety

Technical Oversight

Education

MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation-related science

BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation-related science

Job description

Job Title

Medical Health Physicist B/C

Job Summary

Provide physics support under a Broad Scope Medical License, several Medical and Non‑Medical Accelerator Licenses, and an Irradiator License to the University of Pennsylvania and affiliates, including 150+ research permits, a Veterinary School, a Dental School, the University Health System (including HUP, PCAM, Presbyterian, Chester County, Penn Medicine at Radnor, Penn Medicine at Cherry Hill, Penn Medicine at Doylestown, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center), the Division of Community Radiology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Cyclotron Facility, and 30+ ambulatory care facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide primary technical oversight for the RDRC and human‑use committees, ensuring adherence to institutional, federal, and regulatory requirements; supervise personnel screening protocols; conduct thorough review of research protocols and collaborate with research teams to address scientific, technical and safety concerns; coordinate and facilitate reviews by physician and physicist members of the committees.
• Develop and implement procedures for safe human‑use research, including research associated with novel radiopharmaceutical drug production and novel radiation‑producing devices; provide expertise, including calculation of doses from internal and external sources, for new uses.
• Implement programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and best‑practice guidelines, including Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, and Department of Health.
• Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of technical staff; write and update SOPs and policies to maintain compliance.
• Work on unique and complex projects.
• Assist user groups in developing and conducting procedures for the safe use of radiation sources and radioactive materials to assure staff and patient safety in the areas of Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiology; independently and routinely identify problem areas, analyze the issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• MHP B Qualifications
  Required: MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation‑related science with 3‑5 years of experience, or BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation‑related science with 5‑7 years of experience; experience with an academic/medical radiation safety program required.
  Preferred: MA/MS with 3‑5 years of professional experience as a Health Physicist in an academic/medical environment; board certification by American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Radiology, or equivalent highly desired.
• MHP C Qualifications
  Required: MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation‑related science with 5‑7 years of experience, or BA/BS with 7‑10 years of experience; experience with an academic/medical radiation safety program required.
  Preferred: PhD in Health Physics or equivalent with 5‑7 years of professional experience as a Health Physicist in an academic/medical environment; board certification by American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Radiology, or equivalent highly desired.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range

$109,000.00 - $170,000.00 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for you and your family.
• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and dependent children at Penn and eligible other institutions.
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, Supplemental) with pre‑tax and Roth options.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and personal leave for personal and family needs.
• Long‑term care insurance for you and eligible family members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Background Check

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made; consideration will be tailored to the requirements of the job.