Senior Health Physics Technician Position Available In Roane, Tennessee

Senior Health Physics Technician
Kingston, TN
Description
Non-exempt position. Implement and maintain the radiological controls program at the direction of the RSO in accordance with all applicable procedures, state and federal regulations.
Duties

• Provide radiological controls oversight to Facility workers.
• Perform radiological surveys, i.e., radiation, contamination, and airborne surveys, environmental monitoring.
• Implement and maintain the facility Dosimetry Program.
• Implement the facility ALARA, Radiological Health & Safety Policies.
• Operate various laboratory equipment, liquid scintillation counter, and basic radiological counting instruments.
• Maintain inventory and ordering of health physics supplies.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as assigned.
• Perform occupational radiation worker training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  Requirements
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Advanced training and/or equivalent experience in radiation protection and control.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a health physics technician.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of DOT, State and other Federal regulations desirable.
• Advanced training and/or equivalent experience in gamma/alpha spectroscopy desirable.

Working Conditions
Continuous field/facility work required where there is potential for exposure to radiation, noise, dust and hot and cold temperatures. Climbing, walking and lifting will be normal daily requirements