Health Physics Technician - UniTech

Uni Tech seeks reliable, self‑motivated, team players for positions at our facilities across the United States. There are several potential job openings. Visit our website for a list of locations:  Uni Tech is the world’s leader in the supply of radiological protective clothing. Our customers include Nuclear Power Plants and the Department of Energy (DOE). Our facilities offer nuclear laundry and material decontamination services.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

Health Physics Technicians are candidates for internal promotion.

Education:

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.
• Shift work may be required.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and information.
• Proficient in communication, verbally and in written reports.
• Language:
  English required. Spanish and other languages are helpful.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Able to stand throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Professional credential (or ability to achieve) desired:
  National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT).

• 401K with Company Match and Profit 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% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• And Much More

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to T or call  to let us know the nature of your request.

Uni First is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti‑discrimination laws.