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Job Field: Science
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Req Number 38345BRJob Title Health Physicist SpecialistJob Code and Payroll Title 7135: SPECIALIST, EH&S IIJob Code and Payroll Title 7135 SPECIALIST, EH&S IILocation All UCSF locations / primary ParnassusDepartment Name Environmental Health and SafetyWork Days Monday - Friday, 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm., some after hour and weekends coverage requiredShift DaysWeekendsEveningsShift Length 8 HoursJob Summary Under the general supervision of the UCSF Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), the Health Physics Specialist (HPS) acts as a subject matter expert in radiation safety for Campus Departments, the Medical Center, and EHS professionals. This position is responsible for monitoring the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing equipment, lasers, MR machines; performs routine audits of laboratories, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology departments; conducts radiation safety training, and assists medical staff in the therapeutic administration of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials. The incumbent performs duties mandated under California and Federal Radiation Control Regulations for the use of radioactive materials and radiation machines. The primary regulatory jurisdictions are Title 17 California Code of Regulations; and Titles 10, 21, and 49 Code of Federal Regulations. Position conducts radiation safety training for employees and serves as part of the medical team providing regulatory required counseling to patients and their families. Position requires knowledge of current regulations, the level of compliance of the University to the appropriate regulations, and the appropriate guidance of recognized expert organizations such as the NCRP, ICRP, HPS, etc. The incumbent must possess excellent public speaking skills and high level interpersonal skills required for communication in a diverse environment. The incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications

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