provides backup support to the other Associate Radiation Safety Officers (ARSOs), as well as using the resources of the work group to support the broad-scope research and medical radiation safety programs for UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Healthcare, and associated facilities. This position will also participate in the EHS emergency response program by providing expertise in response to incidents and accidents involving radioactive materials and ionizing radiation in clinical and research settings. Key duties: Develop, along with BRIC management, specific policies and procedures for safe operations of a cyclotron, associated hotcells, radionuclide gas and water lines, PET /MR, PET /CT, CT, SPECT , and PET devices, nuclear magnetic resonance systems of varying frequencies, and a large whole body MRI . Position also supports the cyclotron engineer with dosimetry program, reviews radiation dosimetry data for employees of the cyclotron facility, and evaluates data for trends. Position manages special monitoring program for pregnant or potentially pregnant workers. This position also supports the cyclotron engineer with the effluent release program; manages X-ray registration and inspection program for all X-ray machines in Marsico Hall; manages radiation safety programs for radioactive materials in non-hospital based human use licenses; and manages the radiation safety programs for X-ray machines in non-hospital based clinics. Along with other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Experience in a broad-scope university and medical radiation safety program is preferred but not required. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate using written, oral, and multimedia modalities. Demonstrated strong organization skills. Essential Skills: Master of Science in Health Physics or an appropriate scientific discipline. Bachelor's degree in related field and five (5) years health physics experience (or three years of specific particle accelerator experience) in lieu of a master's degree may be considered. Certification in Health Physics or National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist ( NRRPT ) or ABHP certification or ABR certification will be credited as experience. AA/EEO Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
