RADIATION SAFETY TECHNICIAN 43151

8/16/90 C

This is the first class in the Radiation Safety series. Positions in this class conduct radiation contamination surveys, dispose of radioactive waste, and inspect, calibrate and maintain radiological equipment, typically in the capacity of assistant to a higher level Radiation Safety position. This class is distinguished from the Radiation Safety Technician Senior by the latter's leadership and training responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of routine difficulty. The work typically involves receiving, transferring, storing and disposing radioactive materials. Conducts radiation contamination surveys by performing sample collection of environmental media around nuclear facilities, patients receiving therapeutic doses for cancer therapy and any other area to determine leaks and possible radiation exposure problems. Positions may perform x-ray diffraction unit surveys and electron microscope surveys to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations. Performs function maintenance, a desiccant inspection and assists in the calibration of portable monitoring equipment. Distributes and collects film badges to the portable fluoroscopy units and dental x-ray units. Assists in compiling statistical data and perform data entry duties to generate reports.

Supervision Given: Positions typically do not supervise others but may serve in a lead capacity when conducting surveys.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a higher level radiation safety position.

Scope: Improper or inaccurate findings could affect the health and well-being of persons.

Impact of Actions: The need for absolute accuracy in test findings is of extreme importance in order to ensure that reports generated are based on fact. Inaccurate findings could result in public health risks.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent internal and external contacts to gather and provide information regarding radiation safety.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of the principles of radiation and the operational and technical characteristics of radiological equipment. Some knowledge of radiation safety standards and regulations.

Skills: Some skill in the operation of radiation detection and measurement equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to weigh complex factors in decision making, to be accurate with mathematical computations, and to work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Certification as a Radiation Technician or Nuclear Medicine Technician may be required.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited associate degree program or equivalent with major course work in radiological health or a comparable field of study.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in a health physics program or a radiation control agency.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This is a revised class in the Radiation Safety series as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective August 16, 1990.