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The Medical 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; provides guidance and recommendations to faculty, staff, students, and/or patients to assure that experimental work, equipment, design, or medical procedures conform to radiation safety standards for protection of personnel, patients, public, and the environment; initiates investigations for program compliance in response to reports of non-compliance or concerns; make recommendations for methods of dealing with radiological hazards; recommend proper response procedures; may act as delegate Radiation Safety Officer when necessary.

• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of specific aspects of the radiation safety program to ensure compliance with state, federal and University regulations
• Ensure radioactive materials are used safely and in compliance with rules and applicable state and federal regulations
• Perform diagnostic x-ray surveys and inspections
• Prepare reports and forms as required by state and federal agencies and University policies
• Design and maintain computer databases, spreadsheets, and regulatory calendars
• Provide technical advice and guidance to faculty, staff and students on radiation safety issues including best practices, policies, and regulations
• Perform radioactive material waste pickups and processing
• Coordinate and provide ongoing radiation safety training to faculty, staff, and students
• May have supervisory responsibilities of other staff positions

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 – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00