Bachelor's degree in health physics, environmental science, or related field
5-7 years of experience in radiation protection or health physics
Familiarity with radiation detectors and monitoring equipment
Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
Certifications in radiation protection or safety preferred
Excellent communication and training skills
Ability to work in hazardous and confined spaces
Responsibilities
Provide technical support and guidance in radiation protection
Operate various radiation detection instruments
Write and enforce Radiation Work Permits
Conduct radiation scans and surveys
Support packaging and shipping of radiological samples
Select proper instrumentation for project needs
Implement workplace controls and monitoring processes
Support waste management activities including characterization
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a crucial and impactful field
Access to advanced radiation detection technology
Professional development through training and certifications
Collaborative work environment with safety as a priority
Potential for involvement in emergency response situations
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provide general technical support, guidance and monitoring in radiation protection, to assist personnel in the safe performance of various work assignments.
Check in and operate standard radiation detectors to include large area gas-flow proportional detectors, count-rate meters, dose rate meters, electronic dosimeters, swipe counters, liquid scintillation counters, gamma spectroscopy detectors, etc.
Write, enforce, and provide job coverage for Radiation Work Permits (RWPs).
Perform and document radiation scans, direct, and smear surveys.
Provide radiological support in the process of packaging and shipping various types of samples including but not limited to soil and building material.
Select proper instrumentation and use for various types of project needs.
Establish and implement proper workplace controls (posting, marking, boundary, donning/doffing, egress design), radiation work permits, decontamination, personnel monitoring, equipment and material monitoring, health physics record keeping and reporting, sealed source controls, and ALARA.
Provide support for waste management including characterization and disposal.
Provide job coverage for various types of work including use with respirators, hazardous conditions, confined spaces, etc.
Provide emergency response to incidents involving radiation (ex. Radiological Areas, injuries, spills).
Operate, maintain and review measurement data and instrumentation to determine basic safety compliance with an established design or a standard procedure for air sample monitors.
Understand and implement local, state and federal regulations.
Conduct radworker and continued training for site personnel including other RCTs.
Background check and pre-employment drug screening required.
