Job Details

Health Physicist

Position Number: 6507618
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Health Physicist

Job Summary

Responsibilities
1. Works with various sources of radiation, both ionizing and non-ionizing.
2. Assesses the potential for radiation exposure to University employees and determines the necessary monitoring processes for the internal and/external exposures.
3. Reviews and evaluates measurements of external and internal radiation exposures and performs necessary calculations to convert the measurement data to absorbed organ doses or effective whole-body doses.
4. Ascertains whether doses received are as low as reasonably achievable and, if not, recommends control measures to minimize doses.
5. Prepares detailed procedures for the use of radiation detection equipment and for performing radiation measurements and surveys by department staff or other radiation users.
6. Establishes schedules for conducting surveys, bioassays, samplings and other evaluations for uses within the University.
7. Oversees and/or performs activities centered on radiation equipment and instrumentation, such as evaluating and selecting equipment and instrumentation to be purchased; calibrating equipment; preparing documentation assuring proper functioning by performing maintenance or arranging for needed repairs and maintenance; instructing technicians in equipment use.
8. Assures the availability of appropriate radiation sources and other standards for calibration of equipment.
9. Develops or updates procedures for radiation safety functions such as classification, segregation, collection, packaging shipment and disposal of radioactive wastes.
10. Assures that all aspects of the radiation safety program comply with federal and state regulations.
11. Identifies and evaluates all potential radioactive effluents with University facilities and assures adequate monitoring and documentation.
12. Performs leak tests of sealed radioactive sources and conducts regular inspections and surveys of radiation- producing machines and facilities.
13. Participates in various University radiation safety committees and in related professional societies.
14. Plans and conducts orientation and training courses in radiation safety and/or radioisotope techniques.
15. Performs some supervisory duties such as assigning work, instructing and training personnel and evaluating performance.
16. Provides technical assistance and advice in the field of radiation safety to state agencies.
17. May supervise all departmental employees and be delegated to act as a designee for University's Radiation Safety Officer in the absence of the Radiation Safety Officer.

Comments

Incumbents face the potential exposure to radiation and other contaminants as part of their job.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or advanced degree in health physics or related science/engineering or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Knowledge of the operation/calibration of radiation detection instrumentation and health physics principles and practices are necessary.

Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in health physics, or a related field; experience in an institutional radiation safety program and administrative experience; American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) certification; Board of Laser Safety (BLS) certification.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
5 or more years of operational experience in radiation safety in an academic/research setting.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42893B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday -Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Department: 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $60,700 - $115,000/year
Close Date: 11/22/2025
Open Until Filled:

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