Health Physicist 2

CORE DUTIES*:

• Advise researchers and experimenters on radiation safety issues regarding new or continuing research projects by: maintaining field presence in support of radiation protection programs, performing calculations, and assisting researchers, engineers, and physicists in avoiding or minimizing radiation damage; providing oversight for safe conduct of facility operation and radiological activities in assigned research or medical facilities; and/or initiating and overseeing corrective actions and preventive measures for compliance violations.
• May manage, plan, and design shielding program specifications and present recommendations of shielding layout and dosimetry program for conformance by designing shielding systems in consultation with radiation program manager and engineer/physicists; or using advanced techniques, methods, and computer code capabilities to efficiently design shielding.
• Oversee and evaluate dosimetry and shielding programs by: designing and evaluating dosimetry and shielding systems in consultation with radiation program manager and engineer/physicists and developing new techniques, methods, and computer code capabilities to expand and optimize shielding design capabilities.
• May develop and implement safety policies and procedures related to radiation protection regulations.
• Provide instructions and conduct research seminars on radiation safety and physics to staff and academic audience. May perform research and development and publish papers in refereed journals.
• Provide training and coaching to students, technicians, and health physicists.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in health physics, radiation physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, or related field. Five years of applicable experience in health physics and program management performing duties similar to those listed above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive experience designing and managing technical and operational functions of radiation safety programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in radiological hazard identification, safety analysis, and dose, shielding, and activation calculation.
• In-depth knowledge of radiation protection regulations at federal, state and local levels.
• Extensive experience in the design, development, and optimization of radiation shielding, safety devices, and radiation machines.
• Research and development skills to improve the methods and programs.
• Demonstrated experience in training and coaching technical staff and providing safety training to personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Strong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, enthusiastic, “can do” work ethic; ability to handle potentially stressful situations

·        Excellent organizational skills, as demonstrated by the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently and to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.  Ability to tolerate ambiguity with patience and good will.

Certifications and Licenses:

·        On track to become a Certified Health Physicist (CHP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds; rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-40 pounds or more.
• Able to wear a respirator and perform duties while wearing.
• Auditory acuity to hear clicks and buzzers for detection equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California non-commercial class driver license. Ability to drive day and night.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.*

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to radioactive materials and/or ionizing radiation, Class IIIB or IV lasers, magnetic or electromagnetic fields, and lead.
• May be exposed to biohazards (urine, blood, feces) while working with patients and/or animals in ER's, OR's or IR's (interventional radiology). Must gown up for sterile environments.
• May require travel to off campus locations.
• Must be available for emergency response and on call duties.

WORK STANDARDS:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.