Health Physics Associate
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Healthcare
Healthcare Compliance, Healthcare Management
Job Title Health Physics Associate Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Radiation Safety-Clinical and Operational Improvement Job CodeT
98653 Shift Days Schedule8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Health Physics Associate, you will conduct assigned reviews of X-ray and radioactive materials personnel training and radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will ensure X-ray equipment is appropriately registered and participate in and monitor inspections of CCHS facilities performed by the Ohio Department of Health.
A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Conduct audits of X-ray and radioactive materials program records and safe operating procedures. This entails travel to remote sites.
- Review findings and provide follow-up with site personnel, assisting with problems identified during audits.
- Interface with Ohio Department of Health (ODH) inspectors and personnel routinely and during inspections.
- Maintain or assist with maintaining X-ray registrations for CCHS facilities.
- May occasionally be required to assist with radioactive materials safety and laser safety.
- Provide radiation safety oversight for all radiation-producing machines, including X-ray and CT equipment.
- Ensure departments operating radiation-producing machines maintain compliance with ODH requirements.
- Provide radiation safety coverage throughout Northeast Ohio, from Mercy Hospital and Canton to storage facilities in Columbus.
- Coordinate with ODH inspectors during audits, which may occur quarterly or every six months.
- Serve as a liaison between Cleveland Clinic and ODH throughout the inspection process.
- Implement appropriate measures when compliance issues or deficiencies are identified.
- Support regulatory quality assurance initiatives.
- Travel to various sites as needed while maintaining office space at Main Campus.
- Primarily support X-ray safety while also assisting with radioactive materials and laser safety.
- Identify problems, develop solutions and collaborate effectively with individuals across various departments and roles.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associates degree in a safety/science technology area or an applicable health care area and five years of experience in a safety, healthcare, or science field
- OR Bachelor degree in a science, engineering, or safety field and three years of experience in a safety, healthcare, or science field
- Maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and have reliable transportation
- Ability to use/learn specific computer software applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, myDose
- Ability to cooperatively interact with clinical and administrative personnel
- English language proficiency
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a science, engineering, or safety field
- Graduate of an…
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