Senior Health Physicist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Are you passionate about protecting people and advancing science? Join our team as a Senior Health Physicist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the Radiation Safety Officer in leading a robust Radiation Safety Program across cutting-edge medical and research environments. In this pivotal position, you'll ensure our clinical and research teams stay in full compliance with state and federal regulations governing radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices. Your expertise will help drive innovation while keeping safety at the forefront. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you! Better at Work. Better at Life. When you work at St. Jude, you’ll join a highly-collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you’ll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a “Best Place to Work.”

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, health physics or related scientific discipline required.
Five (5) years of experience in applied health physics in a medical/research radiation safety program, or three (3) years with Master’s degree.
Knowledge and implementation of federal and state regulations and license conditions preferred

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Workday systems is highly desirable
Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records is a strong plus.
Background in a hospital environment, particularly involving radiopharmaceutical research, is highly valued

Responsibilities

Assists the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with administering Radiation, Laser and MR Safety Programs for medical and research uses.
Performs and oversees program audits, surveys, and testing to demonstrate compliance with regulations, licenses, and policies.
Maintains familiarity with regulations, licenses, and policies and organizes records in preparation for site inspections.
Coordinates safety and security measures for sources of concern.
Performs equipment, area survey, safety interlocks and air monitoring for radiological contamination.
Performs radiation safety program audits and evaluation.
Performs quantitative and qualitative calibrations on a variety of radiation detection instruments.
Audits laser systems for compliance with ANSI standards.
Mentors the radiation staff to optimize divisional production is of premium quality.
Provide technical assistance and guidance on radiation safety problems- shielding designs, waste handling procedures and licensing requirements.
Oversee radiation therapy treatment, waste disposal and radioactive material shipments.
Continually evaluates the effectiveness of the dosimetry and bioassay programs.
Develops and provides engaging, innovative training to personnel.
Effectively responds to radiation emergencies, prepares reports of findings and appropriate corrective actions.
Propose approach to solve problems encountered using modification of standards and use other proven methods.
Develops and amends clear, well-researched reports, program procedures, and license conditions that demonstrate and reinforce regulatory compliance.
Assumes the leadership role of Radiation Laboratory Supervisor in his/her absence.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department.