Radiation Protection Technician (RPT)

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. in Kingston, TN, is seeking a non-exempt Radiological Control Technician to maintain the Radiological Control Program and train Radiation Workers.

Responsibilities include performing radiological surveys, implementing Radiation Work Permits, monitoring work practices, providing on-the-job training, documenting regulatory compliance, calibrating instruments, and maintaining records. Shift work and field conditions apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience involving radioactive material.
• Ability to work shift work.
• DSSI Radiation Protection Technician Qualification Card must be completed within 6 months.
• DSSI Sr.RAD Protection Qualification Card must be completed within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, airborne, environmental).
• Implement Radiation Work Permits.
• Observe radiological work practices of facility workers.
• Provide on-the-job training for Radiation Workers.
• Document compliance with regulatory & procedure requirements.
• Perform instrument calibrations.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DSSI Radiation Protection Technician Qualification Card

DSSI Sr.RAD Protection Qualification Card

Job description

Description

Non-exempt position. Responsible for maintaining the Radiological Control Program and providing training and oversight for Radiation Workers.

Duties

• Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, airborne, environmental)
• Implement Radiation Work Permits
• Observe radiological work practices of facility workers
• Provide on-the-job training for Radiation Workers
• Document compliance with regulatory & procedure requirements
• Perform instrument calibrations
• Maintain records and reports

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least (2) years of hands‑on experience involving radioactive material.
• Ability to work shift work
• DSSI Radiation Protection Technician Qualification Card must be completed within 6 months
• DSSI Sr.RAD Protection Qualification Card must be completed within 18 months

Working Conditions

Continuous field/facility work required where there is potential for exposure to radiation, noise, dust, and hot and cold temperatures. Climbing, walking and lifting will be normal daily requirements.