Certified Health Physicist

VST is hiring a Certified Health Physicist in Shippingport, Pennsylvania for a full-time position focused on protecting people and environments from radiation hazards. This Certified Health Physicist role near Shippingport suits professionals ready to apply specialized radiation expertise in a dedicated local setting.

Role Overview

As the Certified Health Physicist at VST, you will lead radiation safety efforts to maintain a secure workplace and full regulatory compliance. Working on-site in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, this position supports VST careers by blending technical depth with practical oversight of radiation control programs. Ideal for someone seeking Certified Health Physicist jobs that emphasize both field application and program ownership.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve radiation protection programs tailored to operational needs
• Perform routine radiation and contamination surveys, interpret results, and recommend corrective actions
• Calculate and track personnel radiation doses while ensuring ALARA principles guide all activities
• Maintain accurate records, prepare required reports, and support audits or inspections by oversight bodies
• Deliver training sessions that equip staff with safe radiation handling practices and emergency response knowledge
• Investigate unusual exposures or incidents, document findings, and drive preventive measures
• Select, calibrate, and maintain radiation detection and monitoring instruments for reliable performance

Skills & Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Health Physicist (typically through the American Board of Health Physics or equivalent recognized body)
• Solid grounding in radiation physics, dosimetry, shielding principles, and biological effects of ionizing radiation
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state radiation protection regulations and standards
• Proficiency with survey instrumentation, dose assessment software, and clear technical documentation
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex data and making sound protective recommendations
• Excellent communication abilities for training diverse teams and collaborating with cross-functional groups
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities while upholding rigorous safety standards in a full-time role

Why Join VST

VST is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where a Certified Health Physicist can apply specialized expertise meaningfully. Team members contribute to high standards of safety responsibility while growing professionally through challenging, purpose-driven work in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.

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