Health Physicist - SE Michigan Region

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Southeast Michigan (THSEMI) is expanding its Regional Radiation Safety Program and is seeking a dedicated Health Physicist to join their collaborative, highly integrated team. This role supports clinical services, including Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology, across the entire network under a unified regional NRC license. The position is primarily on-site, requiring in-person support and travel between regional ministries, with some flexibility for occasional remote work. The Health Physicist will work alongside the Regional Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and other team members to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials and ionizing radiation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health physics, medical physics, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience or training in a medical program of similar scope, involving the clinical use of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines, or a graduate degree in Health or Medical Physics.
• Board certified or eligible for certification in Health Physics by the American Board of Health Physics (ABHP), or in Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a vehicle for traveling among regional Ministries.
• Ability to function independently and maintain highly organized electronic and hard copy records to ensure compliance.
• Strong command of applicable software programs, including Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact positively with staff, physicians, and the public regarding radiation exposure and regulatory policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the THSEMI Regional Radiation Safety Program and Administration to assure the safe use of radioactive materials and ionizing radiation.
• Manages and coordinates occupational radiation monitoring for personnel, including dosimeter request reviews, badge issuance, unusual exposure investigations, and ALARA alert notifications.
• Oversees the radiation producing equipment programs, which includes the registration of ionizing radiation producing equipment and monitoring annual compliance testing.
• Assists the RSO in auditing the effectiveness of radiation safety programs across all departments and facilities to ensure routine compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a knowledgeable liaison by providing consultation and guidance regarding the safe use of ionizing radiation to departments, employees, and patients.
• Performs investigations of radiological hazards, medical events, or unusual exposures, identifies root causes, and ensures timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Reviews processes for the receipt, opening, delivery, and transport of radioactive materials for full compliance.
• Acts in the capacity of the RSO when the RSO is unavailable.

Benefits

• We honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
• By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level