U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Physicist (Radiation Safety)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
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Base Pay Range $127,943.00/yr - $166,333.00/yr
Summary The Health Physicist is located within the Richard L. Roudebush Medical Center – a level 1A complexity VHA healthcare system providing services in multiple counties and facilities within central Indiana. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting a comprehensive radiation protection program that encompasses all uses of ionizing radiation in clinical and research settings.
Duties
Establish and implement written policy and procedures: Authorizing purchase of radioactive materials;
Receiving and opening packages of radioactive material;
Storing radioactive material;
Maintaining inventory records of radioactive material;
Using radioactive materials safely;
Manage waste disposal for all users of radioactivity including: Packaging – preparation of shipping manifests – burial site licensing applications – and arrangements for off‑site shipping – allotment and oversight of radioactive qualities disposed of in the sanitary sewage – air exhaust system – and by incineration;
Development and implementation of decay‑in‑storage policy and procedures;
Instruct personnel who utilize ionizing radiation not less than once annually – subjects including the As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) program – safety procedures – disposal policy and procedures (if applicable) – compliance with regulations – local policy and procedures and any other pertinent radiation safety information;
Investigates and reports to Federal authorities – if applicable – overexposures – ALARA exceptions – accidents – spills – thefts – unauthorized receipts – uses – transfers – disposals – medical events and near misses – and any other deviation from approved radiation safety practice and implements corrective actions as necessary;
Inspects all facilities where radionuclides are used and stored as needed by not less than once a year for compliance with Federal regulations and local policy and procedures;
Calibrates survey instruments no less than annually – or after each repair that affects meter performance; maintains record of beta efficiencies for meters as appropriate;
Maintains inventory records and performs required surveys and wipe tests for all facilities and sources assigned to the Radiation Safety Program;
Manages the timely distribution and collection of personnel monitors and maintains records of personnel exposure including accounting for all missing or lost badges;
Reports quarterly to the RRSC and as necessary to the MPRSC on the status of the radiation safety programs – ALARA exceptions and actions taken – and other pertinent radiation safety information and annually briefs Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on the radiation safety program; reports are also sent to the ECMS after each meeting;
Assists the RRSC and the MPRSC – as directed – in meeting its responsibilities to evaluate users – facilities – unusual events and any other pertinent radiation safety requirements;
Ensures with the Radiology Quality Management Technologist that all x‑ray producing equipment in the VAMC is inspected for safe operations – compliance with applicable FDA performance and safety standards and compliance with other accepted standards – including Joint Commission – and standards established by the medical center for quality performance and quality control; oversees with the Radiology Quality Management Technologist that inspections and calibrations on all x‑ray equipment are made at least annually and after the equipment has been repaired or modified in any way that might affect output.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00am‑3:30pm
Position Description / PD # Health Physicist (Radiation Safety) / PD88319A
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Base Pay Range $127,943.00/yr - $166,333.00/yr
Summary The Health Physicist is located within the Richard L. Roudebush Medical Center – a level 1A complexity VHA healthcare system providing services in multiple counties and facilities within central Indiana. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting a comprehensive radiation protection program that encompasses all uses of ionizing radiation in clinical and research settings.
Duties
Establish and implement written policy and procedures: Authorizing purchase of radioactive materials;
Receiving and opening packages of radioactive material;
Storing radioactive material;
Maintaining inventory records of radioactive material;
Using radioactive materials safely;
Manage waste disposal for all users of radioactivity including: Packaging – preparation of shipping manifests – burial site licensing applications – and arrangements for off‑site shipping – allotment and oversight of radioactive qualities disposed of in the sanitary sewage – air exhaust system – and by incineration;
Development and implementation of decay‑in‑storage policy and procedures;
Instruct personnel who utilize ionizing radiation not less than once annually – subjects including the As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) program – safety procedures – disposal policy and procedures (if applicable) – compliance with regulations – local policy and procedures and any other pertinent radiation safety information;
Investigates and reports to Federal authorities – if applicable – overexposures – ALARA exceptions – accidents – spills – thefts – unauthorized receipts – uses – transfers – disposals – medical events and near misses – and any other deviation from approved radiation safety practice and implements corrective actions as necessary;
Inspects all facilities where radionuclides are used and stored as needed by not less than once a year for compliance with Federal regulations and local policy and procedures;
Calibrates survey instruments no less than annually – or after each repair that affects meter performance; maintains record of beta efficiencies for meters as appropriate;
Maintains inventory records and performs required surveys and wipe tests for all facilities and sources assigned to the Radiation Safety Program;
Manages the timely distribution and collection of personnel monitors and maintains records of personnel exposure including accounting for all missing or lost badges;
Reports quarterly to the RRSC and as necessary to the MPRSC on the status of the radiation safety programs – ALARA exceptions and actions taken – and other pertinent radiation safety information and annually briefs Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on the radiation safety program; reports are also sent to the ECMS after each meeting;
Assists the RRSC and the MPRSC – as directed – in meeting its responsibilities to evaluate users – facilities – unusual events and any other pertinent radiation safety requirements;
Ensures with the Radiology Quality Management Technologist that all x‑ray producing equipment in the VAMC is inspected for safe operations – compliance with applicable FDA performance and safety standards and compliance with other accepted standards – including Joint Commission – and standards established by the medical center for quality performance and quality control; oversees with the Radiology Quality Management Technologist that inspections and calibrations on all x‑ray equipment are made at least annually and after the equipment has been repaired or modified in any way that might affect output.
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00am‑3:30pm
Position Description / PD # Health Physicist (Radiation Safety) / PD88319A
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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