Health Physics Technician

PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Richland, WA

176d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the field implementation of the Radiation Safety Program, ensuring compliance with company, local, state, and federal radiation safety policies and regulations. The technician will monitor radiological work controls and activities involving radioactive material, interpreting and verifying field data from radiation surveys using appropriate instrumentation and analyses.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
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
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)

Nice To Haves

AS degree in Nuclear Technology or equivalent preferred.
National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT) certification preferred

Responsibilities

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.