Details **Open Date** 08/22/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN42893B **Job Title** Health Physicist **Working Title** Health Physicist **Job Grade** G **FLSA Code** Professional **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Monday -Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm **VP Area** President **Department** 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $60,700 - $115,000/year **Close Date** 11/22/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** **Responsibilities** 1. Works with various sources of radiation, both ionizing and non-ionizing. 2. Assesses the potential for radiation exposure to University employees and determines the necessary monitoring processes for the internal and/external exposures. 3. Reviews and evaluates measurements of external and internal radiation exposures and performs necessary calculations to convert the measurement data to absorbed organ doses or effective whole-body doses. 4. Ascertains whether doses received are as low as reasonably achievable and, if not, recommends control measures to minimize doses. 5. Prepares detailed procedures for the use of radiation detection equipment and for performing radiation measurements and surveys by department staff or other radiation users. 6. Establishes schedules for conducting surveys, bioassays, samplings and other evaluations for uses within the University. 7. Oversees and/or performs activities centered on radiation equipment and instrumentation, such as evaluating and selecting equipment and instrumentation to be purchased; calibrating equipment; preparing documentation assuring proper functioning by performing maintenance or arranging for needed repairs and maintenance; instructing technicians in equipment use. 8. Assures the availability of appropriate radiation sources and other standards for calibration of equipment. 9. Develops or updates procedures for radiation safety functions such as classification, segregation, collection, packaging shipment and disposal of radioactive wastes. 10. Assures that all aspects of the radiation safety program comply with federal and state regulations. 11. Identifies and evaluates all potential radioactive effluents with University facilities and assures adequate monitoring and documentation. 12. Performs leak tests of sealed radioactive sources and conducts regular inspections and surveys of radiation- producing machines and facilities. 13. Participates in various University radiation safety committees and in related professional societies. 14. Plans and conducts orientation and training courses in radiation safety and/or radioisotope techniques. 15. Performs some supervisory duties such as assigning work, instructing and training personnel and evaluating performance. 16. Provides technical assistance and advice in the field of radiation safety to state agencies. 17. May supervise all departmental employees and be delegated to act as a designee for University’s Radiation Safety Officer in the absence of the Radiation Safety Officer. Comments Incumbents face the potential exposure to radiation and other contaminants as part of their job. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s or advanced degree in health physics or related science/engineering or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Knowledge of the operation/calibration of radiation detection instrumentation and health physics principles and practices are necessary. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in health physics, or a related field; experience in an institutional radiation safety program and administrative experience; American Board of Health Physics ( ABHP ) certification; Board of Laser Safety ( BLS ) certification. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** 5 or more years of operational experience in radiation safety in an academic/research setting. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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