Health Physicist Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
626d11be-925a-47c6-a650-c8afe4c2d20b
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Req #
20141318
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Job Location
4342 Leavenworth St
Omaha, NE 68105-1032, US -
Job Category
Quality
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Job Type
Regular
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Schedule
Full time
What Health Physics contributes to Cardinal Health
Health Physics develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.
Health Physics is responsible for the development and deployment of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize risk, enable compliant business operations, products and services and drive uncompromised supply chain integrity.
Anticipated salary range: $78,500.00 - $112,100.00
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 07/15/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Health Physics or Physical Science), or equivalent work experience preferred
3+ years’ experience in related field or Nuclear Medicine Technology, preferredResponsibilities
Travel required for routine customer visits in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Colorado including some overnight staysAbility to work on your own initiative as well as part of a teamEvaluation and/or calibration of radiation measuring equipment’s used with radioactive materialsEvaluation of radiological equipment to assess compliance with state and/or national standardsEvaluation of radiological imaging procedures to advise on patient dose reductionAssist facilities with the development and/or updating of policies and procedures pertaining to the use of radioactive materials and radiological imaging proceduresConsultation to healthcare facilities regarding compliance with radioactive materials licenses and applicable state and/or federal regulationsPrepare radioactive materials license applications, renewals, and amendment requestsAssist facilities with interactions with regulatory agencies regarding radioactive materials and radiation producing machinesComplete radiation safety audits and ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) reviews as requiredAnswering Radiation Safety and Health Physics questionsPerform nuclear medicine, HDR and industrial radiation safety reviewPerform dosimetry review, worker and patient dose estimates, fetal dose estimatesConduct dose investigations and assist facilities with regulationsPerform leak-testing and other radiological assay as requestedConduct group and individual training sessions; documents training activities as required. Maintains reference library for radiation protectionProvide customer survey meter calibration and other radiation safety services as required by the customer RAM LicensePerform other job-related duties as requested and works effectively with other team members to ensure the goals and objectives of the department are metProficiency in basic Health Physics concept (survey instrument use, survey technique, leak testing, dosimetry review, dose estimates)Other Skills/Abilities
Draws on best practices and comprehensive technical knowledge to advise customers.Tracks internal trends and suggests process improvements based on observationsSubmits accurate billing for services and manages financials for regionExcellent professional writing skillsWell versed in Microsoft Office applicationsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field (Health Physics or Physical Science), or equivalent work experience preferred
3+ years’ experience in related field or Nuclear Medicine Technology, preferredWhat is expected of you and others at this level?
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projectsParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectivesIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsActs as a mentor to less experienced colleaguesAbility to work under pressure, to prioritize task, and to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesExcellent time management and organizational skills80 percent travelCandidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
