Health Physicist

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUINA)

Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU’s commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university’s mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department , University Environmental Health and Safety , and Emergency Management and Continuity  with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses. 

• Manages radiation safety training program(s) for clinical and research personnel who utilize and/or work in areas where radiation/radioactive materials are present.
• Plans, establishes, modifies, and evaluates radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Plans, establishes, and/or evaluates radiation safety aspects of the treatment of patients, provides oversight and consultation to clinicians performing such treatments.
• Guides and approves research for new radionuclide applications.
• Manages, performs, and/or evaluates audits of clinical and research departments to ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as state and federal requirements.
• Evaluates and/or conducts on-site evaluations of new equipment and procedures relating to radiation/radioactive materials and implements appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with regulations and licensing conditions.
• Establishes, updates, and implements protocols and procedures to ensure radiation detection devices are calibrated and functioning properly; performs security checks and leak tests for radioactive sources.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains procedures for the proper handling, processing, and disposal of radioactive waste; provides training to all users of radioactive materials.
• Manages the personnel monitoring program.
• Operates the radioactive material receipt and distribution program.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.  

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in health physics or related field.

Preferred

• Master’s degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of radiation safety, health physics, or related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Preferred

• Certification in Health Physics, Medical Physics, or Radiology and Medical Physics.

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Experience in a regulated environment.

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

$81,625.00 – $86,625.00 annually based on experience. 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Environmental Health & Safety

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.

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