RADIATION SAFETY TECHNICIAN SENIOR 43152

8/16/90 C

This is the second level in the Radiation Safety series. Positions in this class are responsible for training, scheduling, leading and performing duties in conjunction with Radiation Safety Technicians. They may also serve as technical assistants to a higher level Radiation Safety positions. This class is distinguished from the Radiation Safety Technician by the latter's primary objective being the receipt, transfer, storage and disposal of materials. It is distinguished from the Radiation Safety Specialist by the latter's technical expertise in coordinating, directing and managing specific areas of an agency's Radiation Program.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of a moderate difficulty providing technical assistance to the Radiation Safety Program. The work typically involves providing training and leadership to Radiation Safety Technicians and scheduling work activities to ensure timely performance of duties to meet federal, state and agency regulations. These activities include radioactive waste disposal, contamination surveys, sealed source leak tests, emergency preparedness, equipment and supply procurement and maintenance. Performs follow-up on discrepancies in radio-isotope inventories. May maintain film badge personnel monitoring system by distributing and collecting film badges; maintains computerized recordkeeping system required by federal regulations and furnishes required reports. Receives, transfers, and stores radioactive shipments by unpacking, inspecting for damage and assuring accuracy of order, storing according to specified temperatures and dispensing to appropriate lab personnel. Assists Radiation Safety Specialist in performing x-ray unit surveys, portable instrument calibration and patient and room monitoring. May instruct and advise staff on proper radiation safety procedures and regulations.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, this class may provide leadership to Radiation Safety Technicians and other lab support personnel.

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

Scope: Improper or inaccurate findings could result in public health risks.

Impact of Actions: The need for absolute accuracy in test findings is of extreme importance to ensure that generated reports are factual. Inaccurate findings could be detrimental to the health and well-being of others. Failure to monitor radiation levels could result in State and Federal fines.

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

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

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

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

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: Some experience in a health physics or radiation control program.

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

This class was revised as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective August 16, 1990.