About this role
Provides radiation physics support of radiation equipment, radioactive materials, and radiation research, including evaluations, inventories, and testing methods. Writes instructions and other radiological safety operations' documentation. Facilitates radiation material disposal protocols and procedures and readies radioactive materials and/or hazardous chemicals for transport and disposal. Guides other environmental health and safety technicians.
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About University of Pittsburgh
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
What you'll do
- The Medical Health Physicist provides radiation physics support for radiation equipment and radioactive materials. They also write documentation for radiological safety operations and facilitate disposal protocols.
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