Health Physicist - Student Assistant

TITLE:  Student AssistantHealth Physicist

POSITION INFORMATION: Assists the University Radiation Safety Officer in administering the University-wide and OU Health Radiation Dosimetry Programs.  Other duties as assigned.  Works under both direct and indirect supervision.

Duties:

• Assigning/Terminating radiation dosimeters.  Assigns new OU and OU Health radiation workers and pregnant radiation workers with required radiation dosimeters.  Cancels dosimeters as necessary.
• Delivers and collects radiation dosimeters.  Delivers over 1000 dosimeters to multiple locations across the OUHSC/OU Health campus on a monthly or quarterly basis depending on the department.  Individual dosimeters are distributed on almost a daily basis as needed.  Collects the used dosimeters at the same locations following dosimeter change-out.
• Coordination of dosimeter requirements:  Coordinates dosimeter requirements with assigned individuals at each department to meet the needs of radiation workers, including radiation-safety training.
• Reports:  Generates reports as assigned by the Radiation Safety Officer, including:  radiation dose findings, radiation doses in excess of determined thresholds, and radiation dosimeter return rate.
• Geiger Counter and Ionization Chamber Calibration:  Using a certified radiation source, calibrates Geiger Counters and Ionization Chambers according to established procedures.

Required Education:  A graduate student in a science (biological or physical), Medical Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health/Safety, or related field AND:

• Students MUST attach class schedule

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