Health Physics Technician

Description

Is responsible for field implementation of the Radiation Safety Program. Ensures compliance with company, local, state and federal radiation safety policies and regulations. Monitors radiological work controls and work activities involving radioactive material. Interprets and verifies field data obtained from radiation surveys using the appropriate instrumentation and/or analyses.

Duties

Include but are not limited to:

• Processes routine incoming/outgoing radioactive shipments and monitors for contamination and dose levels.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets the results of various samples required to ensure compliance with local, state and federal radiation safety regulations and orders and environmental technical standards, guidelines and policies.
• Conducts area surveys to identify elevated levels of exposure or contamination. Responds to any incident or emergency regarding radionuclides. Maintains proper incident response equipment and supplies.
• Issues radiation work permits and briefs personnel on radiological conditions and work requirements.
• Monitors and controls personnel and material access to, and egress from, radiologically controlled areas.
• Operates and issues radiological counting and detection equipment and air sampling equipment.
• Ensures proper operation and maintenance of radiological controls equipment.
• Participates in emergency preparation drills and emergency responses.
• Maintains field radiation protection records such as survey logs and radiation work permit entry and exit records.
• May lead, train, and direct the work of other Health Physics staff.
• Responsible for the safety performance of other Health Physics technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• AS degree in Nuclear Technology or equivalent preferred.
• National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in a team setting
• Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
• Detailed knowledge of the interpretation of local, state and federal radiation safety compliance regulations
• Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety compliance
• Detailed knowledge of, and skill in using, radiation monitoring instrumentation and methods
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office products and their use (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and database applications
• Ability to schedule tasks assigned to other Health Physics technicians
• Demonstrated ability to identify exposure levels, recognize trends and develop radiation controls
• Demonstrated ability to handle more complex work and work broader in scope such as more than one subject area of focus

Working Conditions

Primarily working in an industrial-type work environment where hot and cold conditions could apply. Working outside in all weather conditions while performing work. Facility/field work includes the potential for exposure to radiation, noise, dust, hot and cold temperatures and chemicals.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, squat/kneel, twist at the waist and balance
• Ability to climb hand-over-hand on ladders, stairs, and scaffold in order to work at elevated heights
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English.
• Basic math, and computer skills
• Ability to work inside an office, outside, and in extreme temperatures
• Ability to work with moving objects, hazardous machines, and on slippery/uneven walking surfaces
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as: goggles, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots with or without shank, and chemical resistant coveralls
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to operate equipment.
• Ability to wear a respirator and work around ionizing radiation (must pass respiratory physical/fit test)