Sr. Health Physicist

Montgomery College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an experienced safety professional to implement and evaluate diverse safety programs across radiological, chemical, biological, hospital, and fire safety domains. The role emphasizes independent work, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based program improvements.

You will develop SOPs, train staff, and lead safety initiatives while collaborating with committees and external agencies to ensure high-quality safety outcomes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of safety concepts and regulatory requirements.
• Master's degree and relevant work experience required.
• Strong documentation and SOP development skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand external regulations and internal policies; evaluate compliance.
• Develop department SOPs, guides, and training materials.
• Deliver trainings for diverse audiences and coordinate with teams.
• Supervise Safety Technicians and Officers as needed.
• continually enhance technical safety knowledge and pursue certification.

Skills

Technical capabilities: Safety

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & writing

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health:

With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: OCRS - Radiation Safety

Job Summary

Implements and evaluates the chemical, biological, radiological, general and fire safety programs independently. Ensures that the facilities maintain compliance with the standards promulgated by regulatory and accrediting agencies. .

Key Responsibilities

• Understand applicable external regulations and internal policies/SOP's and evaluate compliance status. This includes developing inspection checklists, performing inspections, preparing and presenting results, and performing program evaluations.
• Develop final department documents including SOP's and guides.
• Deliver training to all audiences. Develop training presentations and programs.
• Provides direction/assistance and potentially supervises Safety Techs, Associate Safety Officers, and/or Safety Officers.
• Continually enhance technical skills in either radiation safety, chemical safety, biological safety, hospital safety or a combination of multiple areas. Participate in scholastic study of technical area to maintain certification or plot a path to certification.
• Participates on and presents at various associated committees, subcommittees and task forces by appointment; provides recommendations and assists with corrective actions.
• Develop departmental reports for internal and/or external reporting including producing final versions.
• Communicate effectively with customers at various levels and contribute to communication with external agencies including preparing final written communications.

Technical Capabilities

• Computer/Electronic Knowledge (Advanced): Knowledge of the use of applications and tasks on computers and other electronic devices as part of regular work responsibilities. It includes knowledge of software such as word processors, spreadsheets, text editors, and graphics.
• Safety (Advanced): The knowledge of and attentiveness to safety as well as compliance with the rules regarding safety.
• Regulatory Compliance (Advanced): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Documentation & Writing Skills (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge, training, and experience in documentation and writing to provide high quality products that will engage an audience and speak for the organization. Delivers documentation services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others.
• Project Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Communication (Advanced): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
• Data Analysis (Intermediate): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact

Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.

Problem Solving/ Complexity of work

Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.

Breadth of Knowledge

Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.

Team Interaction

Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short‑term challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 2 years Education: Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Great health care takes great people. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference.

We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments. Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South’s largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation’s busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only LevelIV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals — Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital — have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care.

Our vision:

The world leader in advancing personalized health

Our mission:

Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities