Senior Health Physicist - Radiation Safety Leader

UCI Health; Orange (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

UCI Health seeks a Radiation Safety Officer to lead its radiation protection program across multiple campuses. You will develop policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee licensing and monitoring of radioactive materials and devices.

You will train staff, liaise with CMS, Joint Commission, and RHB, and drive safety culture across clinical, research, and laboratory operations in California. This role supports collaboration with investigators, facilities, and EH&S leadership, with travel

Formación

• Thorough knowledge of CA and Federal radiation safety laws and regs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Meets the requirements for Radiation Safety Officer in 10 CFR 35.50.
• Experience with accreditation interactions in clinical/research operations.
• Experience with radiation safety surveys and laboratory audits.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing survey, dosimetry, and shielding data.
• Ability to design and manage a Radiation Safety Program.
• Understanding of clinical, research and lab operations within safety mandates.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years experience in medical radiation safety program.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee the radiation safety program across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administer and maintain the UCI Health Radioactive Materials License.
• Oversee radiation monitoring, security, and emergency preparedness.
• Provide education and consultation to departments using radioactive materials and equipment.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory and accrediting agencies (RHB, JCAHO, CMS, etc.).

Conocimientos

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Educación

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

3-5 years experience in medical radiation safety

Descripción del empleo

UCI Health seeks a Radiation Safety Officer to lead its radiation protection program across multiple campuses. You will develop policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee licensing and monitoring of radioactive materials and devices.

You will train staff, liaise with CMS, Joint Commission, and RHB, and drive safety culture across clinical, research, and laboratory operations in California. This role supports collaboration with investigators, facilities, and EH&S leadership, with travel