Sr Health Physics Tech, Office of Research

The RSOf is seeking a Sr. Health Physics Tech to join their team. This position will maintain an on-site presence to support regulatory compliance and radiation safety related activities, including routine and non-routine. Primary duties are hands-on with some data entry and report generating responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Staff Health Physics Technician 2

• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Receive, survey, record and distribute radioactive material packages as instructed by supervisor (i.e., review, inspect and determine placement of packages; conducting appropriate contamination surveys and record data; and perform necessary follow-up with appropriate departments).
• Assist in the collection, processing, disposal and shipment of radioactive waste in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Survey laboratory for radioactive contamination and violations of the University of Cincinnati Radiation Control and Safety Program.
• Provide radiation safety assistance to hospitals as directed (i.e., monitor patient rooms and adjacent areas and implement the necessary precautions).
• Maintain inventory of radioactive materials and other records.
• Calibrate survey equipment under direct supervision.
• Keep the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Safety Officer informed of any violations of government regulations or University Radiation Safety policy.
• Act as first responder for the Radiation Safety Office.
• Instruct Radiation Safety personnel and others as necessary on radiation safety policies and procedures.

Additional Essential Functions

• Perform all duties of the Staff Health Physics Technician 2.
• Coordinate the radioactive waste management operations including, but not limited to: scheduling pickups; picking up waste from laboratories; processing, packaging, and disposing of waste in accordance with department procedures; maintaining records; and ensuring related surveys are performed as required.
• Collaborate effectively with a variety of individuals internal and external to the department.
• Inspect and prepare radioactive materials for shipment or disposal.
• Calibrate survey equipment and assist in the maintenance of other radiation safety equipment.
• Check sealed radioactive sources for leakage; inventory sealed sources.
• Instruct radiation safety personnel and others as necessary on radiation safety policies and practices.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality, accurate work and records free from errors.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical or Biological Science.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a valid HAZMAT Commercial Driver’s License within three (3) months of employment.

Required Experience

Three (3) years related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Experience with radiation generating equipment (x-rays) and general knowledge of relevant state and/or federal regulations.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to bend, reach, pull, push and lift up to 40 pounds without mechanical assistance.