Health Physics, Senior Specialist

Cardinal Health•Indianapolis, IN

12d•$68,500 - $88,020•Onsite

About The Position

Health Physics provides support to the manufacturing facility for the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation producing machines. This job family develops, deploys, implements, and trains on health physics and radiation safety policies, procedures, and programs. Health physics engages in licensing, packaging design, auditing, facility and equipment testing, emergency response, and other regulatory activities.

Requirements

2 or more years of professional experience in an EHS or Radiation Safety role, preferred
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
Understands day to day operations of radiation safety compliance
Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
Applies judgment within defined parameters
Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Experience Handling Radioactive Material preferred
Knowledge of EHS procedures / Waste Management preferred
Experience in EH&S: Hazard Waste Compliance, laboratory safety and manufacturing safety, preferred
Familiarity with EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation, preferred

Responsibilities

Research regulatory issues to ensure compliance with appropriate local, state and federal regulatory agencies (NRC, DOT, EPA, etc.)
Coordinates and ensures compliance with daily, weekly and monthly EH&S and radiation safety tasks.
Identifies facility safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
Lead and facilitate safety committee meetings to engage employees in improving the safety culture.
Provides technical support to facility personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health and radioactive material regulations.
Review and lead injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
Performs audits and inspects the facility to ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations.
Participates and responds to investigations of environmental health incidents and emergencies and recommends appropriate corrective actions when needed.
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve them.
Coordinates all aspects of the environmental health safety management program.
Develop the emergency response procedures and acts as the site’s emergency coordinator.
Identify potential safety hazards related to radioactive and non-radioactive materials and document these using the Cardinal Health risk assessment program.
Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).
Informs the Manager, RSO/EHS when situations require follow-up actions.
Performs other job duties as assigned.