Associate Health Physicist

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri
• Building: 617 West 168th Street, 2nd Flr
• Salary Range: 65000-75000

Position Summary

Reporting to, and under the supervision of, the Associate Radiation Safety Officer, the Associate Health Physicist is responsible for health physics functions and duties relating to the implementation of hospital-centered and clinical radiation safety programs and the Environmental Health and Safety departmental mission. This position provides radiological and related support services to a variety of Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital facilities. Travel between campuses and facilities is required.

SUBJECT TO BUSINESS NEEDS, WE MAY SUPPORT FLEXIBLE AND HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS.  OPTIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Health Physicist(s), Senior Health Physicist(s), and Associate Radiation Safety Officer;
• Providing health physics support for diagnostic and therapeutic administration of radiation in Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Radiation Oncology, Cardiac Catheterization laboratory, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, dentistry, PET, medical/surgical nursing units, and other clinical radiation use areas;
• Performing and documenting radiation protection audits, surveys, and inspections of rooms, departments, areas, or facilities where radioactive materials and/or radiation-producing equipment are used to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations;
• Measuring and documenting radiation levels around patients receiving therapeutic treatments;
• Conducting surveys on radiation-protective equipment, including fixtures, devices, and personal protective equipment under supervision;
• Reviewing and interpreting radiation protection audit/survey/inspection results and recommending corrective and preventative actions;
• Performing appropriate surveys for clinical X-ray producing equipment, including radiographic or fluoroscopic equipment for human use;
• Maintaining inventories of radiation detection instruments, sealed source radioactive materials, and radiation emitting devices;
• Performing and documenting receipt surveys of incoming radioactive material shipments;
• Performing surveys and decontamination of radioactive material use areas;
• Responding to radioactive material spills and other radiation emergencies;
• Collecting, surveying, and processing of radioactive material waste;
• Preparing and generating routine and reports;
• Performing appropriate surveys for clinical x-ray producing equipment, including x-ray irradiators, radiographic, or fluoroscopic equipment for human use; and
• Following and enforcing HIPAA regulations;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physical, biological or other related science. A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience in radiation protection or a closely related field. Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Health Physics, the American Board of Medical Physics, the American Board of Radiology, or an equivalent certifying body is preferred. Requirements also include: excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines; ability to relate to all levels of personnel in a collaborative manner; demonstrated ability to set priorities, work with diplomacy and efficiency in a pressured environment, and the maturity to carry out activities with minimum supervision. The candidate must be detail oriented, with computer literacy to include know-ledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of university and/or hospital culture is preferred. Ability to lift 50 pounds and manipulate a full 55-gallon/400-pound drum using a drum cart. Ability to wear a respirator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Type preferred qualifications

Other Requirements

• Type other requirements and/or special indicators if CUIMC

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