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    Radiation Health Physics Technician - Baltimore, United States - University of Maryland, Batlimore

    University of Maryland, Batlimore
    University of Maryland, Batlimore Baltimore, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    The University of Maryland, Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for a new team member to join the Office of Environmental Health and Safety as a Radiation Health Physics Technician.

    The selected candidate will accomplish assigned duties by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of their professional discipline.

    They will also resolve issues and significant radiological matters by utilizing their independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking.

    For best consideration, submit an application by April 23rd.


    Opened in 1807, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland's public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service.

    Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

    UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.

    Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

    Primary Duties


    • Assists Health Physicists, Laser Safety Officer, and Radiation Safety Officers. Routinely perform Health Physics tasks.
    • Providing health physics support for diagnostic and therapeutic administration of radiation in clinical radiation use areas.
    • Performs and documents radiation protection audits, surveys, and inspections of rooms, departments, areas, or facilities where radioactive materials and/or radiation-producing equipment are used.
    • Conducts inspections of radiation-protective equipment, including fixtures, devices, and personal protective equipment under supervision.
    • Reviews and interprets radiation protection audit/survey/inspection results and recommends corrective and preventative actions.
    • Maintains inventories of radiation detection instruments, sealed source radioactive materials, and radiation emitting devices.
    • Performs and documents receipt surveys of incoming radioactive material shipments.
    • Performs surveys and decontamination of radioactive material use areas.
    • Responds to radioactive material spills and other radiation emergencies.
    • Measures and documents radiation levels around patients receiving therapeutic treatments.
    • Performs appropriate surveys for clinical x-ray producing equipment, including x-ray irradiators, radiographic, or fluoroscopic equipment for human use.
    • Follows and enforces HIPAA regulations.
    • Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    Education:
    Bachelor's degree in relevant field (preferably in health physics, medical physics, or physics). A Master's degree in a relevant field can count for two (2) years of experience.

    Experience:
    One (1) year of experience in radiation safety program administration or a clinical or research laboratory environment. Experience working with or around radioactive materials is preferred.

    Certification/Licensure:
    Radiation-Producing Machine Inspector certification (or certificate eligible) preferred. NRRPT certification a plus.

    Other:
    Offer of employment may be contingent on applicant obtaining medical clearance by university approved medical staff.

    Physical Requirements

    Light to moderate physical effort is generally required.

    Some activities will require traversing the campus for long periods; while others remain being in a stationary position for long periods (hours) of time while others require being able to remain sedentary for 50% of the time.

    Employee will be required to position themselves to lower levels, including crouching or kneeling to reach desired locations. Employee will occasionally ascend/descend ladders/stools. The employee must have ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder. Must be able to push or pull mobile shielding systems or shielded carts up to 200 pounds.

    Employee will be required to wear PPE, including lead aprons that weigh up to 30 pounds, for extended periods of time while manipulating equipment.

    Special Conditions of Employment

    Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.

    Position may, at times, require employee to work with hazardous materials or be in areas where radiation producing equipment, radioactive materials, chemicals or biological agents are present.

    Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment, including lead shielding, and a respirator in certain circumstances. This position will need to travel to off-campus UMB sites, including Shady Grove and IMET.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.

    Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

    The Hiring Range for this position is in the $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

    UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

    For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at


    If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request.

    You may also contact Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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