Health Physicist

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:


UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location
Omaha, NE


Requisition Number:
Staff_14597


Department
Environmental Health and Safety 50001224


Business Unit
Business & Finance


Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular


Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM


Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)


Position Summary


This position will serve as a health physicist in the Radiation Safety Office, assisting in the management and implementation of the radiation safety program for the safe and compliant use of ionizing radiation for: 1) The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) in accordance with conditions of the UNMC Broadscope Radioactive Material license (Nebraska #01-50-01) and applicable x-ray registrations; 2) The radiation safety duties stipulated in the contractual agreements with UNMC's teaching hospital, Nebraska Medicine, and the Veteran's Health Administration (VA) Nebraska/Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS). This position may serve as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for one or more radioactive material licenses. The work involves both the research and clinical use of ionizing radiation (radioactive material and X-ray units). Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC, DOT, EPA, FDA, State of Nebraska). Radiation Safety supports UNMC's efforts as a recognized center of excellence for teaching, medical services, and research.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations


Working Title
Health Physicist


Job Title
Admin Bus Op Specialist


Salary Grade
AB25S


Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY


Salary Range
$89,800 - $143,700/annual


Job Requisition Begin Date
03/18/2026


Application Review Date
03/25/2026


Review Date Information:


Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education:
Bachelor's degree


If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)


Health Physics, Physical Science, Biological Sciences or related field

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience).

Required Experience
3 years


If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:


Previous work in a clinical and/or research setting involving ionizing radiation which may include experience during education training.

(Will consider additional related post-high school education in lieu of required experience).

Required License
No


If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook


Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Provide evidence of being dependable
High organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to run reports and database programs.
Evidence of ability to provide quality customer service.
Ability to assist in Emergency Response activities (HAZWOPER)

Preferred Education:
Master's degree


If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:


Health Physics, Scientific, Engineering discipline or related field..

Preferred Experience:

Preferred License:
Yes


If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Nuctrac, EHSA


Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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