Senior Health Physicist
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Senior Health Physicist (HP) assists the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with administering the Radiation Safety Program for medical and research uses. Ensures clinical and research staff are in compliance with state and federal regulations for use of radioactive material and/or radiation producing devices. Better at Work. Better at Life. When you work at St. Jude, you’ll join a highly-collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you’ll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a “Best Place to Work.” Job Responsibilities: Assists the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with administering Radiation, Laser and MR Safety Programs for medical and research uses. Performs and oversees program audits, surveys, and testing to demonstrate compliance with regulations, licenses, and policies. Maintains familiarity with regulations, licenses, and policies and organizes records in preparation for site inspections. Coordinates safety and security measures for sources of concern. Performs equipment, area survey, safety interlocks and air monitoring for radiological contamination. Performs radiation safety program audits and evaluation. Performs quantitative and qualitative calibrations on a variety of radiation detection instruments. Audits laser systems for compliance with ANSI standards. Mentors the radiation staff to optimize divisional production is of premium quality. Provide technical assistance and guidance on radiation safety problems- shielding designs, waste handling procedures and licensing requirements. Oversee radiation therapy treatment, waste disposal and radioactive material shipments. Continually evaluates the effectiveness of the dosimetry and bioassay programs. Develops and provides engaging, innovative training to personnel. Effectively responds to radiation emergencies, prepares reports of findings and appropriate corrective actions. Propose approach to solve problems encountered using modification of standards and use other proven methods. Develops and amends clear, well-researched reports, program procedures, and license conditions that demonstrate and reinforce regulatory compliance. Assumes the leadership role of Radiation Laboratory Supervisor in his/her absence. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department. Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, health physics or related scientific discipline required. Master’s degree in health physics preferred Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of experience in applied health physics in a medical/research radiation safety program, or three (3) years with Master’s degree. Knowledge and implementation of federal and state regulations and license conditions preferred Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Senior Health Physicist. Explore our exceptional benefits! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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