Regional Health Physicist at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.


Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.


Answering clinical needs in oncology, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics and radiology, our molecular imaging and nuclear medicine systems provide PET/CT, SPECT and hybrid SPECT/CT solutions to help clinicians diagnose, treat, and monitor disease confidently. With our preeminent engineering capabilities, each solution in our integrated portfolio is designed to make high-quality imaging exams easy, fast, and impactful at every stage of care.


Apply now for the position of Regional Health Physicist, and you will provide direct oversight and support for radiation protection and EHS for PETNET Solutions, Inc. US network of PET radiopharmacies.



Your role:


As a Regional Health Physicist, you will be assigned direct responsibility for a selection of cyclotron manufacturing and PET nuclear pharmacy facilities in the US. For these selected locations, you will:

• Provide daily operational support for radiation safety and EHS aspects


• Guide the implementation of radiation protection and EHS programs to address applicable regulations, company policy, and industry standards, with a thorough understanding of how these apply to the business


• Develop complex reporting to satisfy regulatory and corporate requirements


• Address requirements from regulatory agencies or corporate policies by developing/implementing required programs, or updating of existing programs to adapt to changes in regulation, policies, or operations


• Evaluate the EHS and radiation safety impact of new processes/products to meet company objectives, and assist in engineering solutions to achieve those objectives


• Oversee complex EHS and radiation safety projects such as compliance audits, due diligence and legal activities as required


• Independently perform advanced areas of work such as development or revisions to operating procedures and technical basis documents


• Apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently


• Display a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems.

Your expertise:

• Experience with compliance auditing


• Familiarity with US radioactive materials and OSHA regulatory framework


• Experience with implementation of an EHS Management System


• Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 suite of tools


• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize tasks with input from line manager as well as in collaboration with other key experts in the organization


• Experience working remotely within a team while still maintaining personal accountability


• Excellent verbal and written skills in order to succinctly and accurately convey the technical elements of regulatory and corporate programs to others inside and outside of the organization


• A collaborative approach to problem solving that identifies and incorporates stakeholders in the development of solutions that facilitate compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements

Required Skills, Education and Experience for this position:

• Three to five years of experience in operations at a radiochemical/radiopharmaceutical manufacturing operation, with responsibilities similar to above; or in applied radiation protection in a facility which handled unsealed radioactive material


• B.S. in Radiation Protection (Health Physics), Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or other related program of study, or an engineering/science major with direct experience


• An advanced degree or Certified Health Physicist certification may be substituted for two years of experience


• Ability to obtain a Certified Health Physicist certification within 2 years if not already certified


• Ability to travel up to 50% of the year within the US

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/molecular-imaging



Who we are:
We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.



How we work:
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Check our Careers Site at https://jobs.siemens-healthineers.com/careers


The pay range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The annual incentive target is 10% of base pay. Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here : https://benefitsatshs.com/index.html


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