Health Physicist II

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

- Educate Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine therapy inpatients and outpatients

to ensure that they can comply with all radiation safety requirements.  Includes performing radiation

surveys to clear patients for release/discharge.

- Survey Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine therapy inpatient areas for radiation contamination.  Includes decontaminating patient rooms.

- Assist with performing functional safety checks on x-ray equipment on campus and at outlying facilities. Maintain an inventory of all x-ray equipment used at all on-campus and off-campus facilities and ensure all units are properly registered.

- Assist with performing functional safety checks on x-ray equipment on campus and at outlying facilities. Maintain an inventory of all x-ray equipment used at all on-campus and off-campus facilities and ensure all units are properly registered.

- Assist with managing the campus laser safety program. Includes registering new lasers and

performing periodic audits and training.

- Prepare and conduct lectures related to the principles and practices of radiation protection for UF

clinical and research staff members and students (as needed).

- Review monitoring data for badged individuals, perform elevated dose notifications and

investigations, and report information to ARSO and RSO.

- Track compliance and usage data for existing applications through inspections, inventory checks,

and exposure monitoring.

- Evaluate and interpret current regulations pertaining to health physics to ensure compliance.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the RSO or ARSO.

- Operate UF/state vehicle(s) to travel to and from hospitals or clinics.

- Valid Florida driver license is required.

- Criminal background check required.

- Post-offer health assessment required.

This position is designated as an Essential Employee for the University, as the employee’s response immediately following an emergency event in which the continuation of critical and essential services is needed.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• Occasional travel between area hospitals and clinics may be required

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

EDUCATION & TRAINING: None noted

EXPERIENCE: Experience with university/hospital radiation safety programs KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of health physics terminology, principles, and techniques
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local radiation control regulations
• Knowledge of data collection methods.

SKILLS

• Skilled in conducting inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Skilled in evaluate specialized x-ray equipment for proper function
• Skilled in radiation decontamination

ABILITIES

• Ability to collect, record, evaluate and analyze technical data using scientific methods and techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and others

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to use respirator

  OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: None noted

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.