Radiological Support Technician

Description

Non-Exempt – The Support Technician – Radiological (STR) directly supports environmental health and safety and the implementation of the Radiation Control Program at Perma-Fix of Florida. 

Duties

 · Provide radiation support for operations and project support throughout the facility based on daily needs.

· Performs air sampling, radiation surveys, and radioactive contamination control monitoring.

· Conducts personnel and equipment surveys.

· Implements access control measures such as posting and labeling and completion and management of records, ensuring   personnel are meeting the radiation work order/radiation work permit requirements.

· Responds to accidents and emergencies.

· Performs and documents daily instrument source and function checks.

· Generates radiological data, records, and reports.

· Provides radiation safety job coverage.

· Performing and documenting radiation surveys of radioactive material shipments.

· Report potential noncompliance conditions.

· Advise and assist Radiation Workers on the proper use, care, and wearing of protective clothing and equipment.

· Respond to radioactive spills and contaminated personnel.

· Post and maintain radiological boundaries.

Requirements

· Degree: natural science or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in health physics, engineering, radiological science, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and/or calculus. Or a combination of education and experience.

· 5 years of experience performing radiation and contamination surveys, operating swipe and air sampling counting equipment, and performing radiation monitoring at a nuclear facility or experience and training per the discretion of the Radiation Safety Officer.

· Advanced training and/or equivalent experience in radiation protection and control.

· Good verbal, communication, and written skills.

· Knowledge of DOT, State, and other Federal regulations.

· Advanced training and/or equivalent experience in gamma/alpha spectroscopy desirable.

Eligibility Requirements

· Demonstrate proficiency in leading and directing the implementation of the Radiation Safety Program; planning and   implementation of all radiological work controls and monitoring of facility conditions to assess trends and determine protective measures.

· Ability and willingness to pass written or oral technical examinations to demonstrate qualification for position.

· Ability and willingness to wear protective clothing, and follow strict radiation guidelines

· Ability and willingness to wear half and full-face respirators

· Ability and willingness to climb ladders or work in enclosed environments

· Ability and willingness to lift (occasionally) 20 to 75 lbs.

· Maintain a current Sit Down, Counter-Balanced Lift Truck operator’s license.