What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Physics Technician position at Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
This position is responsible for ensuring all personnel activities are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with the Radiation Protection Program. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Duties
Include but are not limited to :
- Use portable and stationary radiological monitoring equipment to monitor various work environments to ensure the safety of the personnel and / or visitors, the plant, and the local environment. The knowledge, experience and use of such equipment determine work decisions.
- Maintain Safety and ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) work practices.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in some work locations; must have the ability to acquire a respirator fit card and ability to wear respiratory equipment when needed (APR’s – Air Purifying Respirators and SA-Supplied Air systems are used).
- Must follow engineering and administrative controls in place to limit exposure to heat, cold, and other environmental factors encountered in a physically demanding work environment; including the capability to lift 45lbs and to carry portable instrumentation in the work area(s).
- Must attend monthly (at a minimum) safety meetings and immediately report any unsafe condition to the HP Lead, HP Manager, RSO, and / or General Manager / Vice-President; coordinate ideas and suggestions with the Safety Committee.
- Immediately report any unsafe condition which may lead to or cause a violation or regulatory requirements, license conditions or unnecessary radiation exposure to the General Manager or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
- Attendance history and individual performance is evaluated at least annually or periodically when circumstances require more frequent interface with an employee.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Working Conditions
Will work outside in all weather conditions and inside in an industrial-type environment. The approximate time in minutes spent with the following movements in a 9 hour (540 minutes) work day shift : Sitting (90) standing (270) walking (150) bending (25) arms above head (5) minutes. Some work locations require wearing PPE (see description in third bullet above).
