Medical Health Physicist
About The Position
Under the direction of Radiation Safety leadership and enterprise program governance, the Medical Health Physicist provides professional health physics support for the administration, evaluation, coordination, and continuous improvement of campus-specific radiation safety subprograms within the Mayo Radiation Safety program. The role applies professional judgment and technical expertise to support program development, regulatory compliance, and achievement of established Radiation Safety Program goals. The Medical Health Physicist develops, implements, and evaluates procedures, educational materials, and training programs supporting compliance, standardization, and the safe use of radiation-producing equipment, non-ionizing radiation, and radioactive materials. The position maintains professional and technical knowledge of medical radiation safety, regulatory requirements, and applicable best practices; contributes to scientific discussions at section and institutional levels; and represents the work unit’s position on radiation safety issues. The Medical Health Physicist serves as a consultative resource on radiation safety matters in collaboration with campus ambassadors, team leads, and other institutional stakeholders. The role may include supporting Safety Technicians through professional guidance, technical consultation, and assistance with radiation safety activities during periods of increased workload, staffing shortages, or absences. Based on qualifications, experience, and departmental need, an experienced Medical Health Physicist may be designated to support Radiation Safety Officer responsibilities for X-ray registrations and Associate Radiation Safety Officer duties for the radioactive materials license. Such designation does not confer independent programmatic decision-making authority and is performed under enterprise Radiation Safety leadership and governance, applicable license requirements, and regulatory expectations. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Science/Engineering or a related health field with two years of experience; a Bachelor of Science in Health Physics/Radiation Safety with one year of experience; or a Master of Science in Health Physics/Radiation Safety with no experience. NRRPT certification, passing CHP Part 1, or passing CMHP Part 1 is required within three years of hire. Medical radiation safety experience is preferred. The vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Science/Engineering or a related health field with two years of experience; or Bachelor of Science in Health Physics/Radiation Safety with one year of experience; or Master of Science in Health Physics/Radiation Safety with no experience.
- Ability to independently organize work, evaluate technical information, apply radiation safety principles, and implement procedures in a complex medical environment.
- Significant technical knowledge and understanding of radiation safety regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively through professional written materials, presentations, consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment, including regularly upgrading skills.
- Professional consultation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related business applications.
- NRRPT certification, passing Certified Health Physicist (CHP) Part 1, or passing Certified Medical Health Physicist (CMHP) Part 1 is required within three years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with workflow automation, data management tools, or artificial intelligence-enabled productivity tools.
- Medical radiation safety experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the administration, evaluation, coordination, and continuous improvement of campus-specific radiation safety subprograms.
- Apply professional judgment and technical expertise to support program development, regulatory compliance, and Radiation Safety Program goals.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate procedures, educational materials, and training programs for compliance, standardization, and safe use of radiation-producing equipment, non-ionizing radiation, and radioactive materials.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge of medical radiation safety, regulatory requirements, and applicable best practices.
- Contribute to scientific discussions at section and institutional levels and represent the work unit’s position on radiation safety issues.
- Serve as a consultative resource on radiation safety matters in collaboration with campus ambassadors, team leads, and institutional stakeholders.
- Support Safety Technicians with professional guidance, technical consultation, and assistance with radiation safety activities during increased workload, staffing shortages, or absences.
- When designated based on qualifications, experience, and departmental need, support Radiation Safety Officer responsibilities for X-ray registrations and Associate Radiation Safety Officer duties for the radioactive materials license.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
