Medical Health Physicist B/C

University of Pennsylvania

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Medical Health Physicist to provide physics support under various licenses including a Broad Scope Medical License, Medical and Non-Medical Accelerator Licenses, and an Irradiator License. This role will support the University of Pennsylvania and its affiliates, which include over 150 research permits, a Veterinary School with animal hospitals, and a Dental School. The position also supports the University Health System (including multiple hospitals), the Division of Community Radiology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Cyclotron Facility, and over 30 Ambulatory Care facilities. The Medical Health Physicist will assist user groups in developing and conducting procedures for the safe use of radiation sources and radioactive materials to ensure staff and patient safety in Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiology. This includes supporting the development of procedures for safe human-use research, evaluating facility suitability for radiation hazard mitigation, and implementing programs for compliance with Federal, State, and best practice guidelines (e.g., Joint Commission, American Board of Radiology, Department of Health). The role requires maintaining radiation doses ALARA, auditing for regulatory compliance, and staying knowledgeable of applicable regulations and standards. The Medical Health Physicist will independently identify problem areas, analyze issues, and implement corrective actions. Additionally, the role involves planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of technical staff, as well as writing and updating SOPs and policies. The position will also work on unique and complex projects.

Requirements

MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 3-5 years of experience or BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 5-7 years of experience required (for MHP B).
MA/MS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 5-7 years of experience or BA/BS in Health Physics or equivalent radiation related science with 7-10 years of experience required (for MHP C).
Experience with Academic/Medical radiation safety program required.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS in Health Physics of equivalent related science with 3-5 years of professional experience as a Health Physicist in an Academic/Medical environment preferred (for MHP B).
Ph.D. in Health Physics of equivalent related science with 5-7 years of professional experience as a Health Physicist in an Academic/Medical environment preferred (for MHP C).
Board certification by American Board of Health Physics, American Board of Radiology, or equivalent highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide primary technical oversight for RDRC and human use committees ensuring adherence to institutional, federal, and regulatory requirements.
Supervise personnel screening protocols.
Conduct thorough review of research protocols and collaborate with research teams to address scientific, technical and safety concerns.
Coordinate and facilitate reviews by physician and physicist members of the committees.
Development and implement procedures for safe human-use research including research associated with novel radiopharmaceutical drug production and novel radiation-producing devices.
Provide expertise, including calculation of doses from internal and external sources, for new uses.
Implement programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and best practice guidelines including Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, Department of Health.
Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of technical staff.
Write and update SOPs and policies to maintain compliance.
Work on unique and complex projects.
Assist user groups in developing and conducting procedures for the safe use of radiation sources and radioactive materials to assure staff and patient safety in the areas of Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology.
Independently and routinely identify problem areas, analyze the issues, and implement corrective actions.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families
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
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, family time)
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures)
Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
Adoption Assistance