Sr. Health Physicist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Implements and evaluates the chemical, biological, radiological, general and fire safety programs independently. Ensures that the facilities maintain compliance with the standards promulgated by regulatory and accrediting agencies. Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, with eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. We have a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. We foster a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge expanded, and uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Requirements

Master's degree
2 years of relevant work experience
Advanced knowledge of computer applications and tasks on computers and other electronic devices, including software such as word processors, spreadsheets, text editors, and graphics.
Advanced knowledge of and attentiveness to safety, as well as compliance with safety rules.
Advanced knowledge of appropriate rules and regulations and the ability to apply them in difficult, stressful, and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
Intermediate knowledge, training, and experience in documentation and writing to provide high-quality products that will engage an audience and speak for the organization. Delivers documentation services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others.
Intermediate project management skills: Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
Advanced communication skills: Clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
Intermediate data analysis skills: The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

Nice To Haves

Maintain certification or plot a path to certification in technical areas such as radiation safety, chemical safety, biological safety, or hospital safety.

Responsibilities

Understand applicable external regulations and internal policies/SOP's and evaluate compliance status. This includes developing inspection checklists, performing inspections, preparing and presenting results, and performing program evaluations.
Develop final department documents including SOP's and guides.
Deliver training to all audiences. Develop training presentations and programs.
Provides direction/assistance and potentially supervises Safety Techs, Associate Safety Officers, and/or Safety Officers.
Continually enhance technical skills in either radiation safety, chemical safety, biological safety, hospital safety or a combination of multiple areas. Participate in scholastic study of technical area to maintain certification or plot a path to certification.
Participates on and presents at various associated committees, subcommittees and task forces by appointment; provides recommendations and assists with corrective actions.
Develop departmental reports for internal and/or external reporting including producing final versions.
Communicate effectively with customers at various levels and contribute to communication with external agencies including preparing final written communications.