Senior Radiation Specialist- Environmental Health & Safety- FT Day Shift

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), the Health Physicist is responsible for assisting with the development, management, implementation, and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the on-going medical and research radiation protection programs at multiple UCI Health locations. This includes. development and implementation of radiological safety policy and procedures, assuring compliance with all state and federal regulations concerning the use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing machines, assisting with the administration of the UCI Health radioactive material license, clinical and laboratory monitoring and control, radiological security, emergency planning and response, and technical support for departments using radioactive materials. The Health Physicist provides expert-level radiation safety support for radiation safety staff, general and specific radiation safety training, and responds to radiological events. Qualified candidate may serve as alternate RSO.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license

  Must be eligible to qualify as an alternate Radiation Safety Officer per the Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR35.50

  Must possess excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills

  Must possess thorough knowledge of California State and Federal laws, codes, regulations, guidelines and current technology pertaining to radiation safety, radioactive waste, radioactive material transportation and radiation-producing machines

  Must have a comprehensive understanding of clinical, research and laboratory-based operations in the context of the complex health, safety, and environmental mandates

  Must have strong analytical and technical skills relating to review and quality assessment of survey, dosimetry, and shielding data

  Must have working knowledge and experience in conducting effective radiation safety surveys and laboratory audits

  Must have demonstrated ability to design, develop, manage and implement elements of a Radiation Safety Program

  Must have strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage special projects involving new or ongoing uses of radiation in an academic-medical environment

  Must have working knowledge of accreditation organizations and their interactions with clinical and research operations

  Bachelor's degree in physics, math, chemistry, engineering, or biology, or a closely related field and/or equivalent experience/training

  3-5 years experience beyond training in an academic/medical radiation safety program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, training and experience in MRI and laser safety is highly desirable.
• A graduate degree in Health Physics/Radiological Health, Medical Physics or certification eligibility by the American Board of Health Physics is highly desirable.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.