Health Physics Technician: Radiological Safety & ALARA Lead

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Health Physics Technician to support the Radiological Controls team at the Materials and Fuels Complex. You will provide radiological work coverage, enforce ALARA principles, and mentor other radiological workers to build a strong safety culture.

Qualifications include a high school diploma plus a Radiation Protection/Safety credential and relevant experience. DOE Core qualification or the ability to obtain it is required, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have DOE Core qualified or pass the DOE Core exam prior to start date.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance (U.S. citizen).
• Relevant experience as described in Levels 2 or 3 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiological work coverage and oversight, enforce radiological control requirements, and mentor staff.
• Perform contamination, personnel, free-release surveys, and airborne radioactivity monitoring.
• Review radiological work permits and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Document radiological surveys and enter data into logs and maps.
• Identify and implement improvements to procedures and ALARA practices.

Skills

Radiological control

ALARA principles

Surveying

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma + Radiation Protection/Safety certification

Tools

DOE Core qualification

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Health Physics Technician to support the Radiological Controls team at the Materials and Fuels Complex. You will provide radiological work coverage, enforce ALARA principles, and mentor other radiological workers to build a strong safety culture.

Qualifications include a high school diploma plus a Radiation Protection/Safety credential and relevant experience. DOE Core qualification or the ability to obtain it is required, and U.S.