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Health Physics Technician
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Title: Health Physics Technician
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Health Physics Technician with our client in Bellevue, Washington.
Job Requirements:
- Conduct radiation surveillance activities and radiological hazard analyses as required.
- Serve as subject matter experts, provide operational radiation safety support, and serve as points of contact for company radiation workers.
- Ensure company radiological activities are compliant with pertinent regulations and company policies.
- Provide operational/laboratory support to ensure appropriate instruments and equipment are functional and adequate to support company operations.
- Administer the Radiation Protection Program with oversight from the RSO.
- Perform contamination surveys.
- Maintain and generate required radiological documents.
- Perform receipt surveys on incoming radioactive material.
- Review and complete shipments of Class 7 Radioactive Material.
- Write radiation work permits for non-routine tasks.
- Maintain and calibrate radiological instrumentation.
- Assist in maintaining inventory and supplies of health physics materials and equipment.
- Perform decontamination as necessary.
- Effectively communicate radiation protection requirements to personnel.
- Serve as subject matter expert in the training and qualifications of laboratory personnel on ALARA policy, surveys, and proper instrument use.
- Generate, follow, review, and update standard operating procedures.
- Perform other tasks and duties as specified by the company Radiation Safety Officer.
- B.S. degree with 2+ years’ experience as a health physics technician or equivalent work experience required. A degree in Radiological/Health Science or a related technical discipline is desired.
- Experience in planning, overseeing, and reviewing radiological work within radiation areas and contamination areas preferred.
- Experience using radiation detection instrumentation: swipe counters, ion chamber, GM meters, gamma counters, and gamma spectroscopy systems.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks with and without respiratory protection.
- Must be able to wear PPE, personal dosimeter, and respirator.
- Ability to work a modified schedule and overtime as workload and project schedules dictate.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Military experience is a plus!
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with employees, management, and regulators as required.
- Must be flexible and able to quickly adjust to new or changing projects/tasks and schedules.
- Ability to function independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
- Strong organization and time management capabilities, including coordination and prioritization of multiple projects and tasks.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salary, 100% paid health insurance, education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kelsey Servin
I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!