Senior Health Physics & Radiation Safety Lead

Cardinal Health; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Principal Specialist in Health Physics to provide radiation safety consulting for nuclear pharmacies, facilities, and imaging departments. The role includes license prep, regulatory liaison, and ALARA program support, with field visits to Nevada and other states as required.

You will train staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies for radioactive materials use. Strong regulatory knowledge and imaging system familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of health physics or radiation safety experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with regulatory licensing and radiological procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel for routine customer visits in NV and other states as needed.
• Help facilities develop/update policies on use of radioactive materials and imaging procedures.
• Prepare radioactive materials license applications, renewals, and amendments.
• Interact with regulatory agencies on radioactive materials and equipment.
• Conduct radiation safety audits, surveys, and ALARA reviews as required.
• Deliver group and individual training on radiation safety and health physics.
• Maintain current reference library for radiation protection topics.
• Provide survey meter calibration and related safety services to customers.
• Consult with healthcare facilities on compliance with licenses and regulations.
• Perform other duties as needed and collaborate with team.

Skills

Radiation safety

ALARA

SPECT imaging

PET imaging

Regulatory compliance

Tableau data

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Cardinal Health seeks a Principal Specialist in Health Physics to provide radiation safety consulting for nuclear pharmacies, facilities, and imaging departments. The role includes license prep, regulatory liaison, and ALARA program support, with field visits to Nevada and other states as required.

You will train staff, perform audits, and assist in the development of policies for radioactive materials use. Strong regulatory knowledge and imaging system familiarity are preferred.