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The Health Physicist develops, implements, and oversees the radiation protection program involving radioactive materials, x-ray devices, and/or non-ionizing radiation, including lasers, and, where applicable, performs duties that support goals and objectives to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction; program elements include dosimetry, environmental assessment, instrumentation, inventory control, record keeping, surveys, training, transportation, and waste management; complies with state and federal regulations through interpretation of regulatory criteria, changes thereto, auditing, oversight, and interfacing with regulatory agencies to achieve desired outcomes.

• Direct the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of limited aspects of the radiation safety program to ensure compliance with state, federal and University regulations
• Develop and implement radiation safety training programs
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in compliance with University policy and state and federal regulations
• Perform diagnostic x-ray surveys and inspections
• Establish criteria and implement quality assurance procedures for laboratory measurements and analysis
• Determine risks and perform specialized surveys to evaluate non-routine ionizing and non-ionizing radiation hazards
• Assist or direct any emergency operation involving radioactive materials
• Provide technical advice and consultation to supervisors, department heads, and managers regarding ionizing and non-ionizing radiation practices, procedures, policies, and regulations
• Review and prepare state and federal required reports
• Provide leadership in the development and achievement of organizational unit objectives
• Analyze and research data, assist with and/or write research papers, and present findings at scientific and professional meetings
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00