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OBJECTIVE:  Seeking a position as a Health Physicist or Physical Scientist

PROFILE:

• Extensive knowledge in radiation safety

• Demonstrate aptitude to develop new skills

• Proven record of reliability and responsibility 

• Dedicated individual; reputation for going beyond what is required

EXPERIENCE:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA                                               07/2022 – Present

Lead Health Physicist, 1306-GS-14, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Civil Service, 40hrs Full-time

• Serves as prinicpal advisor to the Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Laboratory Science and Safety for health physics, radiation safety, and chemical safety.

• Leads, directs, and manages the chemical and radiation safety programs relevant to laboratory associated radioactive material receipt, use, storage, transfer, and disposal.

• Provides risk assessments and hazard evaluations of all radiation hazards including sealed radioactive sources found in the workplace.

• Manages and provides direct support to the CDC mutifaceted radioactive waste program.

• Provides radiological emergency incident response, investigation, and notification for radiation incidents.

• Serves as Incident Management Safety Officer and Field Safety Officer during national or international responses.

Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Orlando, FL                                                     08/2018 – 07/2022

Health Physicist, 1306-GS-13, Department of Veterans Affairs Civil Service, 40hrs Full-time

• Managed a Radioactive Materials Permit while serving as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) overseeing a comprehensive program in support of over 400 individuals in the departments of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and various Medical and Surgical specialties using ionizing radiation in a clinical/academic/research setting.

• Acted authoritatively for the Director of the Medical Center to ensure that personnel exposure to radiological sources are maintained As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

• Advised other health physicist, researchers, and medical personnel relative to the use of radioactive materials and devices producing ionizing radiation.

• Reviewed experimental procedures, clinical therapeutic dosimetry calculations, occupational dosimetry determination for employees, and evaluate measurements for patient absorbed doses.

• Evaluated shielding requirements for radiographic devices, linear accelerators, and radioactive materials and sets a monitoring program to determine resulting exposure levels.

• Evaluated the training and experience of the medical staff and other professional personnel relative to regulatory compliance requirements for the use of radioactive materials in the clinical and research setting.

• Determined appropriateness of all applications for the clinical and research use of radioactive materials.

• Managed the storage, handling, transportation, and transfer of all radioactive materials and decontamination policies and procedures for the multi-facility sites.

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD                                                                                09/2015 – 08/2018

Health Physicist, 1306-GS-13, U.S. Navy Civil Service, 40hrs Full-time

• Managed a broad scope Naval Radioactive Materials Permit (NRMP) under a special nuclear material and broad scope byproduct material license for research development and education. This NRMP regulates the use of all equipment, radiation sources and processes which produce radiation including but not limited to alpha, beta, gamma, neutrons, and x-rays, in all academic programs (sub-critical reactor, neutron generators, particle accelerator, x-ray diffractometers, and scanning electron microscopes).

Radiological Controls Office, Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, GA                11/2010 – 09/2015

Health Physicist, 1306-GS-12, U.S. Marine Corps Civil Service, 40hrs Full-time

• Managed and conducted reviews of compliance with Naval Radioactive Materials Permits (NRMPs) issued to Commanding General, Marine Corps Logistics Command at user, maintenance, and storage installations by conducting on-site reviews. Performed evaluations of radiation safety programs at subordinate activities. Investigated radiation accidents or incidents to include those involving the disposal of radioactive material. Supervised subordinates that maintain comprehensive radioactive material/waste inventory for all Marine Corps assets.

Naval Branch Health Clinic, Albany, GA                                                                          02/2010 – 11/2010

Industrial Hygiene, 0640-YI-02 U.S. Navy Civil Service, 40hrs Full-time

• Performed workplace monitoring sampling as part of ongoing qualification of previously identified health hazard exposures to chemical, radiological, or physical stressors. Performed exposure assessment sampling of chemical, radiological or physical stressors arising from new or modified operations. Complied with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and all applicable rules, regulations and instructions.

Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA                                                    10/2006 – 12/2009

Health Physics Specialist, U.S.  Army Active Duty, 40hrs Full-time

• Supervised and conducted ionizing and non-ionizing surveys for all radiation areas within the organization, and/or assigned projects including diagnostic X-ray, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy, sealed and unsealed source radiation therapy and surveying and source accountability as appropriate.

U.S. Army CBRN Defense School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO                                           10/2002 – 10/2006

Health Physics Specialist, U.S.  Army Active Duty, 40hrs Full-time

• Managed a broad scope Radiation Protection Program under a special nuclear material and broad scope byproduct material license for research development and education. Monitored and inspected the operation of the radiation laboratories and radiological training areas to ensure compliance with the Radiation Safety Program.

EDUCATION:

A. T. Still University, Mesa, AZ                                                                      09/2015                            

     Doctor of Health Science (DHSc)   

Trident University International, Cypress, CA                                                  11/2012                 

     Masters of Science in Health Science    

Drury University, Springfield, MO                                                                   08/2011                      

     Bachelors of General Studies (Environmental Health Science)      

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATES:

Incident Management Safety Officer Certification, Winter 2024.

Field Safety Officer Certification, Winter 2024.

Versant, Medical Radiation Safety Officer Course, 20hrs, Spring 2021.

The Laser Institute, Medical Laser Safety Officer, 40hrs, Spring 2021.

Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment RASO, Transportation of Radioactive Material Course (S-553-1111), 28hrs, Spring 2011.

Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment RASO, X-Ray Radiography Safety Course (S-491-0016), 28hrs, Spring 2011.

Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment RASO, Radiation Safety Officer Course (S-4J-0016), 105hrs, Spring 2011.

United States Army Defense Ammunition Center, Transportation of Radioactive Materials Course (AMMO-86), (Distant Learning), Spring 2010.

Department of Defense, Defense Occupational & Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS) Course, 40hrs, Spring 2010.

Academy of Health Sciences, Army Medical Department Center and School, Industrial Hygiene Techniques Course, 80hrs, Winter 2009.

Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence, Safety Officer Course, 40hrs, Summer 2009.

United States Army Defense Ammunition Center, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course (AMMO-62), 80hrs, Spring 2008.

Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFFRI), Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (MEIR) Course, 40hrs, Fall 2007.

United States Army Chemical School, Radiation Safety Course, 120hrs, Spring 2005.

Academy of Health Sciences, Army Medical Department Center and School, Medical x-ray Survey Techniques, 90hrs, Spring 2003.

Academy of Health Sciences, Army Medical Department Center and School, Health Physics Specialist Course, 487hrs, Spring 2003.

Academy of Health Sciences, Army Medical Department Center and School, Preventive Medicine Specialist Course, 669hrs, Fall 2002.

 

(This résumé was posted on 23 May 2024.)