Health Physicist (Radiation Safety)

This position is located at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY. The Medical Physicist functions as the Radiation Safety Officer and is responsible for the radiation safety program to assure that guidelines are followed and policy is executed. **NOTE: This announcement has been extended to 10/22/26 due to a low applicant pool. If you have already applied, you do not need to re-apply, but may update your application.**

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Establishes and implements written policy and procedures for: authorizing purchase of radioactive materials; receiving and opening packages of radioactive material; storing radioactive material; maintaining inventory records of radioactive material; using radioactive materials safely; emergency actions in the event of loss or theft of radioactive material; performing periodic radiation survey (area and contamination), etc. Manages waste disposal for all users of radioactivity. Instructs as needed all personnel using sources of radioactive material, but not less than once annually, concerning the ALARA program, safety procedures, disposal policy and procedures and compliance with regulations and local policy and procedures. Investigates overexposures, ALARA exceptions, accidents, spills, thefts, unauthorized receipts, uses, transfers, disposals, medical events, and any other deviation from approved radiation safety practice and implements corrective actions as necessary. Maintains inventory records and performs required surveys and wipe tests for all facilities and sources assigned to the Radiation Safety Office. Ensures all x-ray producing equipment in the VAMC is inspected for safe operation, compliance with applicable FDA performance and safety standards and compliance with other accepted standards, including The Joint Commission, and standards established by the VA NHPP for quality performance and quality control. Maintains written records of all activities of the Radiation Safety Office including training, facility and equipment inspections, calibrations, and such other records required to meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate the implementation of an effective radiation safety program. Provides radiation safety support for each clinical therapeutic case utilizing a radiopharmaceutical or brachytherapy including instruction to nursing staff, monitoring, surveying and source accountability, decontamination and release of facilities for general use. Performs other related duties as assigned. DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. NOTE: Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. Intermittent positions offer health insurance only if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days. NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed 1 year). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.