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Health Physicist II-Radiation Safety, Full-time Days
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The
Health Physicist II
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The
Health Physicist II,
under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, assists in the development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of the radiation and laser safety programs.
Responsibilities include general surveillance of overall activities and areas in which radioactive materials/radiation sources and laser equipment are used, supporting compliance with rules and regulations, authorized users and research projects approval as specified by the Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Safety Committee, consultation on radiation protection with department radiation safety liaisons, determination of need and evaluation of personnel monitoring, and implementation of instructional programs on safe procedures in the use of radiation sources.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, the
Health Physicist II
will assist in the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the radioactive material management programs in all areas of the hospital.
Promotes departmental goals in the protection of employees, staff, physicians, students, guests, and visitors
Provide radiation safety training for occupational radiation workers
Help maintain databases within the department
Have proficiency in the use of meters and instrumentation used in the departments
Perform surveys and wipe tests of all laboratories using radioactive materials in accordance with the Radioactive Materials License
Perform radiological or environmental surveys as required or as directed by the Radiation Safety Officer
Radiation safety functions related to radiopharmaceutical therapies performed on patients
Monitor all intercavitary of interstitial implant patients and high dose therapy patients
Ensure bioassays of personnel are completed in accordance with the Radioactive Materials License
Work with other departments in the hospital to ensure radiation safety compliance
Maintains the meter calibration program under the direction of the RSO
Collect, inventory, and prepare for removal of all radioactive waste generated
Receive and distribute all incoming radioactive materials
Perform quarterly sealed source inventory and semi-annual leak testing
Participates regulatory processes, surveys, inspections, as directed (IEMA, OSHA, DOT, NRC, OIG, DOE, EPA, etc)
Supports emergency response and participates in drills and actual incidents including those that might occur after hours or on the weekends
Aides in the lead apron and lead waste programs
Additional responsibilities
Coordinate and provide radiation safety training for occupational radiation workers
Lead the preparation and shipment of radioactive materials with approved vendors
Assist Health Physicist III with preparation and shipment of radioactive materials with approved vendors
Coordinate radioactive waste shipments
Support the Laser Safety Officer with the laser safety program, inspections, and training laser users
Perform any required calibrations of the liquid scintillation counter and auto gamma counter
Assist Health Physicist III in lead waste disposal
Mentor Health Physicist I
Assist the Radiation Safety Officer and Health Physicist III as needed
Working Conditions:
The Radiation Safety Department is responsible for overseeing the Radiation Safety Program and regulatory functions for the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Radioactive Materials License.
This involves traveling to Northwestern Medicine hospitals throughout the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare system. Health Physicist II has a primary reporting location of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, but all health physicists will also be expected to travel to off-sites to support health physics services.
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Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in Radiological Health, Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics or related field + 5 years of experience as Health Physics I or equivalent experience in medical radiation safety in a large hospital
OR
Master’s degree in related field + 4 years of experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Must be able to move and load equipment and shielding (up to 50 lbs) and transfer it to locations throughout the hospital/campus
Ability to lift 10 lbs routinely, and to stand for 3 hours
Strong organizational, communications, teaching and writing skills
Identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Radiation Safety Officer as appropriate
Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements
Collects and monitors data for key quality indicators and process improvement plans
Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA or PAPR) or other appropriate respiratory equipment as required.
Observe work practices and review written policies and procedures
Demonstrate good body mechanics for lifting
:
Master’s Degree in Radiological Health, Health Physics or Medical Physics
Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist: (NRRPT)
Board eligible for Part I of the CHP exam by the American Board of Health Physics
Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO) or previous laser safety experience
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of , , , , , , , veteran status, , or any other protected status.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The
Health Physicist II
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The
Health Physicist II,
under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, assists in the development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of the radiation and laser safety programs.
Responsibilities include general surveillance of overall activities and areas in which radioactive materials/radiation sources and laser equipment are used, supporting compliance with rules and regulations, authorized users and research projects approval as specified by the Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Safety Committee, consultation on radiation protection with department radiation safety liaisons, determination of need and evaluation of personnel monitoring, and implementation of instructional programs on safe procedures in the use of radiation sources.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, the
Health Physicist II
will assist in the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the radioactive material management programs in all areas of the hospital.
Promotes departmental goals in the protection of employees, staff, physicians, students, guests, and visitors
Provide radiation safety training for occupational radiation workers
Help maintain databases within the department
Have proficiency in the use of meters and instrumentation used in the departments
Perform surveys and wipe tests of all laboratories using radioactive materials in accordance with the Radioactive Materials License
Perform radiological or environmental surveys as required or as directed by the Radiation Safety Officer
Radiation safety functions related to radiopharmaceutical therapies performed on patients
Monitor all intercavitary of interstitial implant patients and high dose therapy patients
Ensure bioassays of personnel are completed in accordance with the Radioactive Materials License
Work with other departments in the hospital to ensure radiation safety compliance
Maintains the meter calibration program under the direction of the RSO
Collect, inventory, and prepare for removal of all radioactive waste generated
Receive and distribute all incoming radioactive materials
Perform quarterly sealed source inventory and semi-annual leak testing
Participates regulatory processes, surveys, inspections, as directed (IEMA, OSHA, DOT, NRC, OIG, DOE, EPA, etc)
Supports emergency response and participates in drills and actual incidents including those that might occur after hours or on the weekends
Aides in the lead apron and lead waste programs
Additional responsibilities
Coordinate and provide radiation safety training for occupational radiation workers
Lead the preparation and shipment of radioactive materials with approved vendors
Assist Health Physicist III with preparation and shipment of radioactive materials with approved vendors
Coordinate radioactive waste shipments
Support the Laser Safety Officer with the laser safety program, inspections, and training laser users
Perform any required calibrations of the liquid scintillation counter and auto gamma counter
Assist Health Physicist III in lead waste disposal
Mentor Health Physicist I
Assist the Radiation Safety Officer and Health Physicist III as needed
Working Conditions:
The Radiation Safety Department is responsible for overseeing the Radiation Safety Program and regulatory functions for the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Radioactive Materials License.
This involves traveling to Northwestern Medicine hospitals throughout the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare system. Health Physicist II has a primary reporting location of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, but all health physicists will also be expected to travel to off-sites to support health physics services.
#NMH1
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in Radiological Health, Health Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics or related field + 5 years of experience as Health Physics I or equivalent experience in medical radiation safety in a large hospital
OR
Master’s degree in related field + 4 years of experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Must be able to move and load equipment and shielding (up to 50 lbs) and transfer it to locations throughout the hospital/campus
Ability to lift 10 lbs routinely, and to stand for 3 hours
Strong organizational, communications, teaching and writing skills
Identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Radiation Safety Officer as appropriate
Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements
Collects and monitors data for key quality indicators and process improvement plans
Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA or PAPR) or other appropriate respiratory equipment as required.
Observe work practices and review written policies and procedures
Demonstrate good body mechanics for lifting
:
Master’s Degree in Radiological Health, Health Physics or Medical Physics
Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist: (NRRPT)
Board eligible for Part I of the CHP exam by the American Board of Health Physics
Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO) or previous laser safety experience
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of , , , , , , , veteran status, , or any other protected status.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.