Medical Health Physicist A/B

University of Pennsylvania

4d•$91,066 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. MHP A Works under general supervision. Uses technical discretion within well defined practices and policies. Coordinate personnel monitoring/licensing program. Assist others in identifying problem areas, analyzing the issues and implementing corrective actions. Assist others in procuring necessary instrumentation to meet monitoring needs. Evaluate current regulations assists in compliance with Federal, State and Industry programs and maintaining radiation doses ALARA. Write and update SOPs and policies for assigned areas. Makes recommendations for changes based on interpretations and principles of professional practice. Supervise health Physics Technician and assign work to technicians assigned to area. MHP B Under a large, broad scope medical license, assist user groups in developing and conducting procedures for the safe use of radiation sources and radioactive materials; supervise technical staff. Implement programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Industry programs and maintain radiation doses ALARA. Audit compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements. Maintain strong working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards. Independently and routinely identify problem areas, analyze the issues and implement corrective actions. Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of technical staff. Write and update SOPs and policies to maintain compliance. Work on unique and complex projects.

Requirements

MHP A: Typically require a MA/MS in Health Physics or related science with 1-2 experience, or a BA/BS with 3 years’ experience.
The duties typically involve small projects or programs that are well established with limited scope.
Work is done under general supervision.
Work assignments generally involve Radiation Safety Programs that present lower risk.
MHP B: Typically require a MA/MS with 3-5 years’ experience or a BA/BS with 5-7 years’ experience.
MHP B’s work under very general supervision on large projects that are frequently self-identified and self-initiated.
Work requires considerable technical ability and attention to detail and is broad in scope.
Work involves Radiation Safety Programs in clinical areas or areas where regulatory and safety needs are considerable.
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position.
Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Responsibilities

Develop, direct, and implement policies and procedures for use of radioactive materials in research and clinical areas.
Assist in identifying problems, analyzing issues and implementing corrective actions.
Review and incorporate government and industry radiation protection standards to assure University compliance and worker safety.
Interact with research and clinical staff to ensure proper equipment function, security and maintain patient safety.
Act as resource for PIs and Authorized Users.
Investigate accidents.
Provide training.
Act as lead on small to medium projects.
Supervise health physics technician, conducting performance evaluation.
Assign work to other health physics technicians, during their rotation to assigned areas.
May assist with hiring process for new staff.
Evaluate and interpret appropriate regulations to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Industry programs and maintain radiation doses ALARA.
Write and update SOPs and policies for assigned areas, ensuring current with changes in regulations and best practices.

Benefits

excellent healthcare
tuition benefits for employees and their families
generous retirement benefits
wide variety of professional development opportunities
supportive work and family benefits
wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance here at Penn for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
generous retirement plans
Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis
wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance