Vanderbilt Health

Sr. Health Physicist

Vanderbilt Health$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required
  • 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Advanced knowledge in safety and regulatory compliance
  • Intermediate project management and documentation skills
  • Effective communication and data analysis abilities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate compliance with safety regulations and internal policies
  • Develop and update safety SOPs and guidance documents
  • Deliver training programs for various audiences
  • Supervise and guide junior safety staff as needed
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and certification efforts
  • Participate in committees to recommend safety improvements
  • Create and present internal and external departmental reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Disability insurance options
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Wellness programs to support overall health
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Organization:
OCRS - Radiation Safety

Job Summary:
Implements and evaluates the chemical, biological, radiological, general and fire safety programs independently. Ensures that the facilities maintain compliance with the standards promulgated by regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Key Responsibilities:
• Understand applicable external regulations and internal policies/SOP's and evaluate compliance status. This includes developing inspection checklists, performing inspections, preparing and presenting results, and performing program evaluations.
• Develop final department documents including SOP's and guides.
• Deliver training to all audiences. Develop training presentations and programs.
• Provides direction/assistance and potentially supervises Safety Techs, Associate Safety Officers, and/or Safety Officers.
• Continually enhance technical skills in either radiation safety, chemical safety, biological safety, hospital safety or a combination of multiple areas. Participate in scholastic study of technical area to maintain certification or plot a path to certification.
• Participates on and presents at various associated committees, subcommittees and task forces by appointment; provides recommendations and assists with corrective actions.
• Develop departmental reports for internal and/or external reporting including producing final versions.
• Communicate effectively with customers at various levels and contribute to communication with external agencies including preparing final written communications.

Technical Capabilities:
• Computer/Electronic Knowledge (Advanced): Knowledge of the use of applications and tasks on computers and other electronic devices as part of regular work responsibilities. It includes knowledge of software such as word processors, spreadsheets, text editors, and graphics.
• Safety (Advanced): The knowledge of and attentiveness to safety as well as compliance with the rules regarding safety.
• Regulatory Compliance (Advanced): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• Documentation & Writing Skills (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge, training, and experience in documentation and writing to provide high quality products that will engage an audience and speak for the organization. Delivers documentation services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others.
• Project Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Communication (Advanced): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
• Data Analysis (Intermediate): The ability to analyze data in an accurate manner.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:
2 years

Education:
Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

About Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health provides a range of healthcare services, including treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. The organization operates multiple locations with convenient hours throughout Middle Tennessee. Vanderbilt Health offers features such as self check-in and an appointment waitlist to enhance patient convenience. The organization also provides medical records upon request. Patients and their families seek Vanderbilt Health's services for both routine needs and serious health concerns.

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