Health Physics Technician - UniTech

UniFirst • Barnwell, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Physics Technician position involves a wide range of responsibilities to support all facets of operation.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in health physics or nuclear engineering or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science curriculum.
• Practical experience in radiological safety.
• Able to perform the position responsibilities with reasonable accommodations.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, etc.
• Able to learn custom software.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and information.
• Proficient in communication, verbally and in written reports.
• Language: English required.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to stand throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish and other languages are helpful.
• Professional credential (or ability to achieve) desired: National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological surveys involving various instrumentation to monitor fixed and non-fixed contamination and radiation levels.
• Survey plant work areas, support areas, perimeter boundaries and the environment.
• Calibrate and perform daily quality control of handheld and laboratory instruments including automated gas flow proportional counting systems. Liquid scintillation counters and gamma spectroscopy at select locations.
• Collect and analyze air samples at fixed and portable air sample locations.
• Collect and analyze water samples and assist in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform surveys to support the receipt and shipment of radioactive materials regulated as Hazardous Materials by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Utilize various software packages to input data, evaluate results of analysis, print and maintain reports.
• Calibrate and maintain specialized instrumentation including Automated Laundry Monitors (ALMs), personnel monitors, pipe monitors, respirator monitors, and a variety of specialized instrumentation manufactured for our specific needs.
• Package, sample, inventory, and maintain records of radioactive waste.
• Issue personnel, area, and environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLDs) and Self Reading Personnel Dosimeters (SRPDs) and assist in the management of the dosimetry program.
• Perform personnel in-vivo bioassays (chest counts).
• Perform assays to release materials and equipment from radiological controls.
• Support plant operations and special projects.

Benefits

• 401K with Company MatchProfit Sharing
• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30%25 Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree