Implement and monitor compliance activities as designated by the University's strategic plans, ensuring adherence to regulations and laws.
Manage and conduct surveys, audits in research/medical center laboratories, package receipt area, and other locations where radioactive material is used or stored, radiation producing equipment and lasers.
Analyze data and initiate immediate corrective action plans and follow-up to ensure implementation.
Provide expert advice and consultation regarding the safe use of radioactive materials, radiation-producing equipment and lasers.
Perform dose calculations and provide radiation safety consultations to occupationally exposed individuals, patients receiving therapeutic administrations of radioactive materials, and patients exposed to elevated levels of radiation during their procedure.
Provide radiation safety precautions to therapy patients and their families during inpatient or outpatient procedures.
Provide training to University and Medical Center staff in the safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Provide on-the-job training and direction to Health Physicist(s), Associate Health Physicist(s), and Radiation Safety Specialists.
Conduct leak testing and inventory management of radioactive sealed sources, and inventory of unsealed radioactive materials.
Represent the University in regulatory proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies, and prepare the University's position statements and responses to information requests.
Plans and executes surveys, audits, and inspections of instruments, laboratories, and other facilities to ensure compliance with government and University policies and procedures. Analyzes data and initiatives immediate corrective action plans and follow-up to ensure implementation.
Perform risk analysis on the University's environmental and occupational health and safety programs and implement alternatives or improvements to current programs.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Driver's License - Multiple States ---
Master's Degree in a related science field.
3 years of experience in Radiation Protection.
Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
Eligible to obtain certification for unescorted access to radioactive materials in quantities of concern. This includes an employment background check, fingerprinting, and a criminal history check.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Microsoft Office.
Understanding the functions of a general database for data entry and generating reports.
Knowledge of radiological instruments.
Skilled in using specialized equipment for radiation monitoring, laser safety, waste management, and instrument quality control.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local radiation and laser safety regulations.
Expertise in data entry, monitoring, and maintaining radiation safety records.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including excellence as a team player are required with the ability to manage multiple projects and manage deadlines effectively.
Must communicate effectively with diverse staff, both verbally and in writing.
Requires alertness and attentiveness to details,
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Department
Provost ORS - Radiation Safety
About the Department
The University of Chicago Office of Research works with faculty and deans to support and enhance research and to support and oversee institutional research infrastructure including University Research Administration (URA), Research Development Support, the Office of Research Safety, Research Computing Center, Globus, the University of Chicago Consortium for Advanced Science and Engineering (CASE), and Schmidt Future Fellows.
Job Summary
The Health Physicist at the University of Chicago will support the Radiation Safety Program and Laser Safety Program. Their primary responsibilities include managing radioactive waste, overseeing radiation monitoring, conducting laboratory surveys, ensuring proper handling of radioactive materials, participating in emergency response, providing security escorts, assisting with medical procedures involving radionuclides, maintaining laser safety, managing databases, implementing the ALARA program, conducting radiation safety training, and ensuring instrument quality control. Work is supervised and assigned at the task level.
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