Sr Health Physicist/RSO- Environmental Health & Safety- FT Day Shift

Radiation Safety Officer Under the direction of the System Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is responsible for the leadership, administration, implementation, and oversight of the medical and research radiation protection programs across multiple UCI Health locations. The RSO manages the day-to-day operations of the radiation safety program and ensures the safe, secure, and compliant use of radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing radiation safety policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; administering and maintaining the UCI Health Radioactive Materials License; overseeing clinical and laboratory radiation monitoring and control programs; managing radiological security initiatives; coordinating emergency preparedness and response activities related to radiation hazards; and providing technical expertise and consultation to departments utilizing radioactive materials and radiation-producing machines. The RSO delivers radiation safety and health physics education and training to clinical, research, and support staff, and serves as the primary liaison with regulatory and accrediting agencies, including the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch (RHB), The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other applicable oversight organizations. The RSO promotes a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: 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 possess excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills Must possess a valid driver's license Must meet the requirements for Radiation Safety Officer in 10CFR35.50 Must have working knowledge of accreditation organizations and their interactions with clinical and research operations Must have working knowledge and experience in conducting effective radiation safety surveys and laboratory audits. Must have strong analytical and technical skills relating to review and quality assessment of survey, dosimetry, and shielding data 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 demonstrated ability to design, develop, manage and implement a Radiation Safety Program. Must have a comprehensive understanding of clinical, research and laboratory-based operations in the context of the complex health, safety, and environmental mandates 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 a medical radiation safety program. Total Rewards 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. UC Irvine