Health Physicist

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUINA)

Department Information

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 theIU Police Department,UniversityEnvironmental Health and Safety, andEmergency Management and Continuitywith a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.

Job Summary

• 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.

Qualifications

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 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

• Demonstrates 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
• Demonstrates 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

Working Conditions / Demands

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.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$89,224 per year based on experience

Benefits Overview

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

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)