Job Title: Radiological Control Technician
Location:Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Radiological Control Technician
Organization: Field Operations (50001263)
What You'll Do
Field Operations Radiological Control Technicians:
- Under general supervision, performs monitoring of personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas for the control of exposures from internal and external sources.
- When directed, assumes responsibility for assigned area in the absence of the Radiological Control Technician (RCT) Lead.
- Frequently interacts with Operations personnel of area assigned; i.e., initial pre-shift communication to go over activities scheduled for the day/week.
- Determines appropriate personnel monitoring devices, anti-contamination clothing (including respiratory protection), and stay times for radiological workers working with sources of radiation.
- Observes radiological work processes and performs Field Observations and area contamination and radiation surveys from area assigned.
- When directed, assist in the training of less experienced RCTs.
- Actively participates in the planning for work overage.
- Participate as an Emergency Response Organization RADCON team member.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Minimum Job Requirements
- Requires a DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification. Applicants/upload a copy of your DOE RCT Core Certification.
- High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of Radiological Protection experience OR 4 years of radiography/radiology experience OR associate's degree in a science I technical field plus 2 years of Radiological Protection/Radiography/Radiology experience OR bachelor's degree in a science I technical field plus 2 years of Radiological Protection/Radiography/Radiology experience OR master's degree in a science I technical field plus 2 years of Radiological Protection/Radiography/Radiology experience OR PHD in a science/ technical field plus 2 years of Radiological Protection/Radiography/Radiology experience.
- Must be able to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling & monitoring results in proper units and terms.
- Experience required to utilize general databases and Microsoft Office.
- Must understand the basic nature of the types of radiation.
- Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards.
- Requires the ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigative action, and define corrective measures.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
