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UCOR · 1 month ago

Sr Health Physicist II – III (Dosimetry QA Lead/Manager)

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

UCOR is seeking a Senior Health Physicist II – III (Dosimetry QA Lead/Manager) to oversee health physics work and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role includes planning and coordinating health physics activities, providing leadership to other physicists, and maintaining radiation safety protocols.

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Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of health physics work usually in a project or staff group

Performs work that involves executing routine health physics oversight, but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting regulatory requirements or suitability of equipment and/or materials for health physics applications

Performs work using UCOR core processes and project-specific radiation safety plans

Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment specifications, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for equipment

Coordinates health physics efforts in assigned areas between other specialty and other disciplines, and with the client, suppliers, and contractors

When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other health physicists, safety specialists or project subgroups for completing specific tasks

Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations

Prepares letters to employees, vendors and clients detailing individual exposure to radiation

Reviews vendor bids and makes recommendations for selection

Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals

Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design with respect to health physics requirements

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quality assurance and staffing requirements for proposals

Reviews and checks work of subordinate health physicists

Thorough knowledge of health physics techniques, the design of radiological systems, and radiological engineering and design calculations

Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of industry or regulatory codes and standards relevant to health physics, normally acquired through:

A recognized degree in health physics, radiological engineering or scientific discipline

From an accredited college or university

Certification as a Health Physicist (CHP) through a recognized accrediting organization licensing through appropriate regulatory authorities, where required

Sufficient number of courses in health physics

Practical work experience in applied health physics

Under limited management direction, independently performs all programs and activities that fall under the responsibility of a Health Physicist

Performs health physics and radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay, independent oversight, and instrument functions to assure compliance with regulatory, contractual and company level requirements

Ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished through incorporation of program requirements and ALARA throughout project work documents

Updates and maintains the Radiological Control Program within the assigned area of responsibility and provides Health Physicist leadership to those preparing documents and procedures implementing these requirements

Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of project practices

Plans and coordinates independent work requiring substantial judgment and experience in the application and adaptation of health physics techniques

Devises new approaches to technical problems

Extensive working knowledge of health physics and coordinating work with other technical disciplines

Extensive knowledge of precedents in the industry

Knowledgeable of and performs difficult health physics activities with minimal technical oversight, or controls the scope of a discipline area on a large project

Coordinates technical issues with other departments or functions

Provides technical direction for specific tasks and assigns work to subordinate senior health physicists, technicians or project sub-groups

Working independently, develops and leads implementation of programs and activities that fall under the responsibility of a Health Physicist

Ensures sound radiation protection practices are accomplished through incorporation of program requirements and ALARA throughout project work documents

Contributes to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization

Serves as Subject Matter Expert for most elements of the Operational Radiation Protection Program

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones. Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate to peers and management

Plans and coordinates independent work requiring substantial judgment and experience in the application and adaptation of health physics techniques

Devises new approaches to technical problems

Extensive working knowledge of health physics and coordinating work with other technical disciplines

Extensive knowledge of precedents in the industry

Qualification

Health PhysicsRadiological EngineeringDosimetryCertified Health Physicist (CHP)BioassayRegulatory ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Health Physics or a closely related discipline or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and related experience. Documented and verifiable training is required

10 years of related experience is required for Grade 26

12 years of related experience is required for Grade 27