Health Physicist (Assistant Radiation Safety Officer)

Summary This position is primarily responsible for serving as a subject matter expert for the Radiation Safety Service to ensure that safety is maintained, policy is implemented, and that compliance with regulations is occurring. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation is employed in the acquisition of medical images. The BVAHCS makes extensive use of radioactive material and machine sources of ionizing radiation in both the diagnosis and treatment of disease in the veteran population. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Radiation Safety Designs, establishes, and implements written policies and procedures for a Radiation Safety Program encompassing the clinical and research use of radionuclides and machine-made radiation, which includes the use of new imaging and treatment modalities, to ensure safety and compliance with radioactive material permits under the VHA Master Materials License, all applicable regulations, VHA directives, and Medical Center policies. Conducts peri...