WAM-D - Special Session: Women in Radiation Protection Woodrow Wilson D 09:50 - 12:10
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WAM-D.1
00:00 Hard Vs. Soft Skill Professional Development in a Health Physics Career RP Nichols*, University of Missouri
Abstract: The dictionary defines soft skills as desirable qualities or personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people and do not depend on acquired knowledge. Typical coursework does not include lessons on how to communicate effectively with the public or supervise a team. And especially now with the shift to remote or hybrid work situations, health physicists in supervisory roles may find themselves having difficulties feeling successful at managing. Alternatively, hard skills can be easily quantified and obtained through education, training, and experience. Health physicists looking to switch specialties may find it difficult to transition without the required hard skills such as certification or experience. The goal of this special session is to provide an open and welcoming space for health physicists to discuss developing soft skills as an individual, what makes a manager successful in the current work atmosphere, and challenges health physicists may face when looking to switch to a different specialty. For the first portion of the session, we will compare supervisory skills and challenges, examine how to supervise a team that is completely remote or hybrid, consider strategies for creating a positive work-life balance, and develop soft skills useful for pregnancy consultations. In the second portion, we will focus attention on the hard skills required in different subfields of health physics and challenges individuals may face when transitioning areas. This special session will incorporate presentations as well as group discussions to address each topic.
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WAM-D.2
09:50 Remote Work – Life – Balance H Haskins*, Oregon Health Authority
Abstract: Team management styles have shifted over the decades and drastically over the last 3 years. Learning how to manage in a remote in environment is key to a healthy and productive workplace.
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WAM-D.3
10:00 Managing Remotely AE Leek*, Summit Training and Exercise
Abstract: This talk will cover how to manage and lead remotely and how to expand leadership skills during and after COVID.
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WAM-D.4
10:10 Managing Personnel Post Pandemic K Higley*, School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Center for Quantitative Life Sciences, Oregon State University
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the shuttering of many organizations, with even laboratory work being placed on hold. As insight into the mechanisms of transmission increased, return of workers slowly occurred. However, many job functions remained remote even as tools for countering the pandemic became available. With the public health emergency slated to end in May 2023 the initial basis for remote work disappears. Employers are wrestling with the fact that not all workers seemed excited about a return to their place of business. Some have in-demand skills which give them leverage over management’s expectations for a return to the office. Others simply enjoy the quality of life that can come with fewer commutes and believe that they can remain productive while remaining remote or hybrid. Balancing these competing requests is challenging. How can managers navigate issues such as equity, fairness, and continuity of operations, when some tasks simply must be accomplished in person, but a tight labor market and intense competition for workers means that other employees can push to stay remote? This talk will explore some of the strategies that have been utilized to manage staff in this post pandemic environment.
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WAM-D.5
10:20 Pregnancy Consultations for Radiation Workers K Williams-Lee*, National Institutes of Health
Abstract: During this presentation, strategies for discussing pregnancy and radiation exposure will be discussed.
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WAM-D.6
10:30 Panel
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WAM-D.7
11:00 Why You Should Consider Becoming a CHP C MacKenzie*, AAHP
Abstract: There are not a lot of women in the field of Health Physics and even fewer that are board certified. These statistics will be discussed and the reasons why will be explored. The benefits of being a Certified Health Physicist (CHP), especially as a woman, will be addressed. The salary benefits will be provided and the steps you can take to obtain this credential outlined
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WAM-D.8
11:10 Experiences and Challenges in Military Health Physics J VanHorne-Sealy*, US Army
Abstract: This presentation will cover experiences and challenges in military health physics and the hard skills required for the discipline.
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WAM-D.9
11:20 Adjusting to a Changing Health Physics Work Environment, Hiring Practices, and Specialties RE McBurney*, CRCPD
Abstract: The progression of health physics careers calls for adjustments in skill sets, learned and transferable skills from one specialty to another, and the need to evolve from technical health physics to managerial roles. As a part of the panel, personal experiences in transitioning to new specialties of health physics and progressing to health physics management will be discussed.
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WAM-D.10
11:30 Parallels Between Being a REAC/TS Health Physicist and a New Mother M Dieffenthaller*, REAC/TS
Abstract: This presentation will cover skills needed to succeed as a young mother and the skills contributed to the field because of a new mother.
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WAM-D.11
11:40 Panel
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