Senior Health Physicist — Hybrid X-Ray Safety Lead

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, CDPH, seeks a Senior Health Physicist to supervise the X-ray Machine Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement program. The role directs inspection activities, leads quality control, and provides strategic technical guidance to improve operations.

It requires developing workplans, training staff, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid telework setting. The position is based in Orange County with permanent, full-time status and a monthly salary between $8,674 and $12,384.

Qualifications

• Certified by ABHP in Health Physics or ABMP in Medical Health Physics.
• Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of professional health physics experience in radiation protection, evaluating programs, and solving related problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the X-ray Machine Inspection Program by planning and coordinating inspections and leading quality control and assurance efforts.
• Provides high-level consultation to management on technical and administrative aspects of the program.
• Develops unit workplans, assesses training needs, and develops staff skills.
• Fosters an inclusive work environment, maintains customer service and accountability, and builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Health Physics

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Health Physics degree

Job description

The State of California, CDPH, seeks a Senior Health Physicist to supervise the X-ray Machine Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement program. The role directs inspection activities, leads quality control, and provides strategic technical guidance to improve operations.

It requires developing workplans, training staff, and stakeholder collaboration in a hybrid telework setting. The position is based in Orange County with permanent, full-time status and a monthly salary between $8,674 and $12,384.