The salary range for this position is $53.95 - $67.44 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Benefits: $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The  Health Physicist III  reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Health Physicist III, under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, assists in the development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of the radiation and laser safety programs.  Responsibilities include general surveillance of overall activities and areas in which radioactive materials/radiation sources and laser equipment are used, supporting compliance with rules and regulations, authorized users and research projects approval as specified by the Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Safety Committee, consultation on radiation protection with department radiation safety liaisons, determination of need and evaluation of personnel monitoring, and implementation of instructional programs on safe procedures in the use of radiation sources.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, the Health Physicist III will assist in the design, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the radioactive material management programs in all areas of the hospitalPromotes departmental goals in the protection of employees, staff, physicians, students, guests, and visitorsProvide radiation safety training for occupational radiation workersHelp maintain databases within the departmentHave proficiency in the use of meters and instrumentation used in the departmentsPerform surveys and wipe tests of all laboratories using radioactive materials in accordance with the Radioactive Materials LicensePerform radiological or environmental surveys as required or as directed by the Radiation Safety OfficerRadiation safety functions related to radiopharmaceutical therapies performed on patientsMonitor all intercavitary of interstitial implant patients and high dose therapy patientsEnsure bioassays of personnel are completed in accordance with the Radioactive Materials LicenseWork with other departments in the hospital to ensure radiation safety complianceMaintains the meter calibration program under the direction of the RSOCollect, inventory, and prepare for removal of all radioactive waste generatedReceive and distribute all incoming radioactive materialsPerform quarterly sealed source inventory and semi-annual leak testingParticipates regulatory processes, surveys, inspections, as directed (IEMA, OSHA, DOT, NRC, OIG, DOE, EPA, etc)Supports emergency response and participates in drills and actual incidents including those that might occur after hours or on the weekends

Additional responsibilities

Involvement in the planning of quarterly Radiation Safety Committee meetingsResponsible for coordinating radiation safety training for occupational radiation workers, including residents and fellowsResponsible for the lead apron and lead waste programsDirect the monitoring and decontamination for radioactive spillsSupports the Laser Safety OfficerPerform required calibrations of the liquid scintillation counter, auto gamma counter and uptake probeMentor level I and II health physicistsAssist Radiation Safety Officer with IRB dosimetry languageParticipate in Radiation Safety education for the Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy programsAssist the Radiation Safety Officer as needed

Working Conditions:

The Radiation Safety Department is responsible for overseeing the Radiation Safety Program and regulatory functions for the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Radioactive Materials License.  This involves traveling to Northwestern Medicine hospitals throughout the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare system. Health Physicist III has a primary reporting location of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, but all health physicists will also be expected to travel to off-sites to support health physics services.

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Qualifications

Required:

Master’s Degree in Radiological Health, Health Physics, Medical Physics or related field   5 years as Health Physics II or equivalent experience in medical radiation safety in a large hospital or academic medical centerStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem solving and organizational skillsMust be able to move and load equipment and shielding (up to 50 lbs) and transfer it to locations throughout the hospital/campusAbility to lift 10 lbs routinely, and to stand for 3 hoursStrong organizational, communications, teaching and writing skillsIdentifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Radiation Safety Officer as appropriateAssists in the design and implementation of process improvementsCollects and monitors data for key quality indicators and process improvement plansAble to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA or PAPR) or other appropriate respiratory equipment as required.Observe work practices and review written policies and proceduresDemonstrate good body mechanics for lifting  

Preferred:

Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO) or previous laser safety experienceNational Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist: (NRRPT)Eligible for American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine Certification orBoard eligible for Part I of the CHP exam by the American Board of Health Physics

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.