Senior Health Physicist & Radiation Safety Lead

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to lead the radiation safety program across multiple locations. You will ensure safe, compliant use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, manage licensing and monitoring, and provide expert guidance to clinical and research teams.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of state and federal radiation safety laws, strong communication, and experience in audits and regulatory liaison with agencies such as California Department of

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of California State and Federal radiation safety laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Meet requirements for Radiation Safety Officer under 10 CFR 35.50.
• Experience with accreditation bodies and clinical/research operations.
• Experience conducting radiation safety surveys and laboratory audits.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for managing radiation safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the medical and research radiation protection programs across multiple UCI Health locations.
• Develop and implement radiation safety policies and procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Administer the Radioactive Materials License; oversee monitoring and control programs.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response for radiation hazards.
• Provide education and training to staff and liaise with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Radiation safety knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, math, chemistry, engineering, or biology

Job description

UCI Health seeks a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to lead the radiation safety program across multiple locations. You will ensure safe, compliant use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment, manage licensing and monitoring, and provide expert guidance to clinical and research teams.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of state and federal radiation safety laws, strong communication, and experience in audits and regulatory liaison with agencies such as California Department of