Radiation Control Technician 3

Location

Los Alamos, NM | United States

Job description

As a fully proficient radiation control technician 3 (RCT 3), provides radiological support at assigned Laboratory sites in the areas of workplace surveillance and analysis/interpretation of radiological data. In addition, provides fully proficient operational health physics support in assigned facilities, function, or area.

• Responsible for high-hazard radiological jobs.
• Ensures compliance with radiation protection activities, procedures and 10CFR835. Implements radiation protection procedures and applies these to a wide range of activities such as reviewing radiological work for proper controls, posting and compliance with Laboratory requirements.
• Assists and mentor employees in on-the-job training in the areas of group procedures for radiation monitoring, contamination control, external exposure control and emergency response, radiation work permits, and facility design.
• Interfaces with emergency personnel or directly responds to an emergency situation involving radiation or radioactive material.
• Works with health physicist to determine appropriate re-entry requirements, directs as necessary other RCTs in monitoring and dealing with contaminated personnel.
• The RCT 3 may be called upon on an as-needed basis to successfully assume field management responsibility and direct the actions of other technicians.
• Completing assignments requires following or adhering to requirements, specifications, or procedures developed for the task.
• Impact of work may affect an entire facility.

Education
Position typically requires a high school diploma and two-to-four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At this level, additional training, certification, and/or education may be desirable.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

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