Health Physics Associate

Cleveland Clinic

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Health Physics Associate, you will conduct assigned reviews of X-ray and radioactive materials personnel training and radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will ensure X-ray equipment is appropriately registered and participate in and monitor inspections of CCHS facilities performed by the Ohio Department of Health. A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associates degree in a safety/science technology area or an applicable health care area and five years of experience in a safety, healthcare, or science field OR Bachelor degree in a science, engineering, or safety field and three years of experience in a safety, healthcare, or science field
Maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Ability to use/learn specific computer software applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, myDose
Ability to cooperatively interact with clinical and administrative personnel
English language proficiency

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a science, engineering, or safety field
Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification
Health physics background
Nuclear medicine experience

Responsibilities

Conduct audits of X-ray and radioactive materials program records and safe operating procedures. This entails travel to remote sites.
Review findings and provide follow-up with site personnel, assisting with problems identified during audits.
Interface with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) inspectors and personnel routinely and during inspections.
Maintain or assist with maintaining X-ray registrations for CCHS facilities.
May occasionally be required to assist with radioactive materials safety and laser safety.
Provide radiation safety oversight for all radiation-producing machines, including X-ray and CT equipment.
Ensure departments operating radiation-producing machines maintain compliance with ODH requirements.
Provide radiation safety coverage throughout Northeast Ohio, from Mercy Hospital and Canton to storage facilities in Columbus.
Coordinate with ODH inspectors during audits, which may occur quarterly or every six months.
Serve as a liaison between Cleveland Clinic and ODH throughout the inspection process.
Implement appropriate measures when compliance issues or deficiencies are identified.
Support regulatory quality assurance initiatives.
Travel to various sites as needed while maintaining office space at Main Campus.
Primarily support X-ray safety while also assisting with radioactive materials and laser safety.
Identify problems, develop solutions and collaborate effectively with individuals across various departments and roles.
Other duties, as assigned.