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Posted Job TitleMedical Health Physicist A/BJob Profile TitleMedical Health Physicist BJob Description SummaryUnder a large, broad scope medical license, assist user groups in developing and conducting procedures for the safe use of radiation sources and radioactive materials; supervise technical staff. Implement programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Industry programs and maintain radiation doses ALARA. Audit compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements. Maintain strong working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards. Independently and routinely identify problem areas, analyze the issues and implement corrective actions. Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of technical staff. Write and update SOPs and policies to maintain compliance. Work on unique and complex projects.Job Description
Responsibilities
Develop, direct, and implement policies and procedures for use of radioactive materials in research and clinical areas. Assist in identifying problems, analyzing issues and implementing corrective actions.
Review and incorporate government and industry radiation protection standards to assure University compliance and worker safety.
Interact with research and clinical staff to ensure proper equipment function, security and maintain patient safety. Act as resource for PIs and Authorized Users. Investigate accidents. Provide training.
Act as lead on small to medium projects.
Supervise health physics technician, conducting performance evaluation. Assign work to other health physics technicians, during their rotation to assigned areas. May assist with hiring process for new staff.
Evaluate and interpret current regulations to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Industry programs and maintain radiation doses ALARA.
Write and update SOPs and policies for assigned areas, ensuring current with changes in regulations and best practices.
Qualifications
MHP A Qualifications: MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 1-3 years of experience or BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 3-5 years of experience. Experience with Academic/Medical radiation safety program required. Board certification by American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Radiology, or equivalent highly desired.
MHP B Qualifications: MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 3-5 years of experience or BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 5-7 years of experience. Experience with Academic/Medical radiation safety program required. Board certification by American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Radiology, or equivalent highly desired.
Application Requirement
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Targeted Pay Range
$95,000 – $130,000. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible – This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / SchoolProvost’s CenterPay RangeSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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