Health Physicist - Radiation Safety - Regular full-time 2024-7943

The Radiation Safety Department at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre currently has a Regular Full-Time opportunity for a Health Physicist.   Reporting to the Manager of the Radiation Safety Department, the Health Physicist plays key role in the Radiation Safety team and is responsible for a broad range of support and technical expertise for the Radiation Safety at Sunnybrook.   Summary Of Duties: Ensuring that all activities involving radiation emitting devices are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Performing structural shielding design / calculations for medical x-ray imaging facilities, evaluating existing lead shielding integrity and thickness. Providing radiation dose calculations and risk evaluation for patients and staff. Evaluating radiological imaging equipment performance. Monitoring and auditing compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures. Responding to, investigating and performing follow up of radiation safety related incidents/accidents. Developing, implementing and promoting safe practices and conducting audits of the practices. Developing and providing education and training in radiation safety. Preparing technical reports including but not limited to shielding reports, dose assessment from unplanned events, and hazards / environment assessments related to radiation emitting devices. Developing guidelines and documents specific to Sunnybrook employees and other stakeholders as required. Reviewing radiation exposure levels, maintain occupational exposure data. Performing other duties as required.   Qualifications / Skills: Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Health & Radiation Physics, Radiation Biology or Nuclear Physics or a combination of equivalent education and experience, preferred. At a minimum, Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a relevant scientific discipline is required Minimum 3 – 5 years of recent, related professional operational radiation safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment and techniques. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment Demonstrated technical expertise and knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with both provincial and federal regulations involving radiation hazards and safety Knowledge of industry-recognized radiation safety organizations and practice standards Related scientific working experience in radiation physics, radiation protection instrumentation, x-ray emitting equipment would be an asset Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills in investigating issues, writing reports, providing advice and guidance; work well independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment Experience with teaching and training of staff preferred Demonstrated organizational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines & objectives Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and database applications Experience working in a large hospital environment would be an asset