Health Physics Technician - UniTech

Health Physics Technician

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

• 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.
• 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 Dosimeters (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.

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

Health Physics Technicians are candidates for internal promotion.

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