Radiation Protection Technician

SHINE Technologies LLC•Janesville, WI

6d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Radiation Protection Technician to perform duties, under general supervision, to implement activities related to radiation protection (RP) programs and facilities to control on-site personnel doses ALARA and limit the public’s exposure to radiation.

Requirements

Associate degree in health physics, relevant engineering technology, or related physical science specialty; or High School Diploma with ANSI RP technician qualifications and experience at a nuclear power facility; or Navy Nuclear experience, including Engineering Lab Technician (ELT) qualifications.
No experience necessary for entry level positions.
Strong desire to learn and be taught about radiation principles, radiopharmaceuticals, and nuclear technology.
Ability to follow written procedures and accurately record data.
Ability to work safely within laboratory, industrial, and radiation environments.
Strong PC skills to include Microsoft software.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The position may require non-standard work hours and shift work, including nights and weekends, on a periodic, rotating, or ongoing basis.
Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls.
Applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in applied radiation protection, hazardous chemical handling, or similar fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform radiation and contamination surveys and decontamination work.
Perform sampling and analysis of gases, liquids, and solids.
Analyze and interpret the results of surveys and analyses and recommend appropriate radiation protection controls and actions.
Provide briefings and guidance to facility personnel to prevent unplanned exposures and maintain exposures ALARA.
Maintain and calibrate radiation monitors, radiation detection instrumentation, and other associated equipment.
Ensure radiological safety activities are following federal and state standards and regulations.