Radiological Control Technician — Q Clearance Eligible

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spectra Tech benefits

Job summary

Spectrum Tech Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to monitor personnel and areas exiting radiological zones, ensuring exposures meet safety standards. You will calibrate instruments, operate counting equipment, and process dosimetry data.

DOE CORE training is required, and an active DOE Q clearance is preferred. The role includes planning, investigations, and participation in emergency response, with varied experience levels welcomed.

Qualifications

• Requires DOE RCT standardized CORE training certification.
• Must be able to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
• Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards.
• Must understand the basic nature of the types of radiation.
• Requires the ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigation action and define corrective measure.

Responsibilities

• Monitors personnel, work areas, and items leaving radiological areas to control exposures.
• Recommends appropriate monitoring devices, PPE, and work times for operations with radiation sources.
• Observes processes, reads, records, evaluates, and reports data from detectors and sampling.
• Calibrates instruments and processes TLDs; conducts lung counts.
• Participates in planning new work processes and serves on the emergency response team.

Skills

DOE RCT CORE training

Radiological monitoring

Mathematical computations

Education

Associates or higher degree in technical field

High school diploma with extensive experience

Job description

Spectrum Tech Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Radiological Control Technician to monitor personnel and areas exiting radiological zones, ensuring exposures meet safety standards. You will calibrate instruments, operate counting equipment, and process dosimetry data.

DOE CORE training is required, and an active DOE Q clearance is preferred. The role includes planning, investigations, and participation in emergency response, with varied experience levels welcomed.