Medical Health Physicist - Ottawa, Canada - The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Position Information:

Basic Requirements:

Honours Bachelor degree in Health & Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, Radiation Biology, Engineering or Nuclear Physics or a combination of equivalent education and experience;
Minimum four to seven years of experience in health physics or related technical field i.e. medical physics, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, or diagnostic imaging;
Four years experience in monitoring and handling radioactive material or radiation emitting devices;
Experience in leading a team including educating team members on issues relevant to the team's success;
Experience in the implementation and management or auditing of a Radiation Safety Program (in whole or in part);
Extensive knowledge of Radiation instrumentation use and maintenance and design or radiation areas;
Comprehensive experience in identifying, assessing and controlling radiation hazards;
Good knowledge of emergency response principles;
Excellent knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, its regulations and guidelines, and the TDG Act and Regulations;
Knowledge of provincial regulations relating to xray;
Experience in training program development, delivery and evaluation;
Experience working in a large hospital environment (or radiopharmaceutical company), or licensed nuclear facility;
Experience working or interacting with a regulatory body;
Proven high level of diplomacy and judgement;
High level of reliability and initiative;
Skilled collaborator and communicator;
Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Health & Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, Engineering or Nuclear Physics;
Certification in training and/or adult education;
CRPA registration;
Board of Health Physics certification;
Membership with the Canadian Radiation Protection Association;
Experience in the licensing process of class II facilities (medical accelerators) or registration of xray equipment;
Formal certification or training in laser safety a strong asset;
Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.