[Hiring] Health Physicist I X-ray Inspector @State of North Carolina

Role Description

The Health Physicist I X-ray Inspector serves as a technical specialist responsible for conducting on-site inspections of medical, industrial, veterinary, and research x-ray machines to ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations. The position performs analytical and investigative work evaluating radiation-producing devices, documenting inspection results, and maintaining accurate data within the agency’s database systems.

• Conduct on-site inspections of medical and industrial radiation machines to determine compliance with North Carolina radiation protection regulations.
• Evaluate radiation producing devices across diverse environments and document findings using established technical assessment methods.
• Maintain current inspection and compliance data in agency database systems and ensure accuracy of all submitted records.
• Prepare detailed written reports outlining inspection results, corrective recommendations, and follow-up requirements.
• Functional knowledge of radiation survey equipment, radiation machines, and radiation testing instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear science, physical, or environmental science; health/medical physics, or radiologic science from an appropriately accredited institution.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work and drive for long or extended hours.
• Able to obtain an NC Driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.

Benefits

• Health insurance options.
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
• NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.