Posted: 05/26/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31861 Job Location: Onsite Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Health Physics Technician 2

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Health Physics Technician 2 opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform contamination and exposure rate surveys.
Perform routine inspections of laboratory and radiological conditions.
Deploy and collect airborne monitoring equipment and filters.
Provide operational radiation safety support and serve as points of contact for Company radiation workers.
Ensure Company radiological activities are complaint with Company policies.
Provide daily operational/laboratory support to ensure appropriate instruments and equipment are functional and adequate to support Company operations.
Review, survey, and complete shipments of Class 7 Radioactive Material including receipt inspections.
Maintain and calibrate radiological instruments.
Assist in maintaining inventory and supplies of health physics materials and equipment.
Perform and direct decontamination as necessary.
Effectively communicate radiation protection requirements to personnel.
Provide radiation safety training and instrumentation training to Company radiation workers.
Follow, review, and update standard operating procedures.
Observe work practices for ALARA practices and implementation of controls.
Exchange personnel and are monitoring dosimetry on a routine basis.
Ensure proper posting and labeling throughout Company facilities.
Perform other tasks and duties as specified by the Company Radiation Safety Officer.

Job Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years’ experience in a health physicist technician role. Or associates degree Radiation Protection, Radiological/Health Science, or a related technical discipline. Or a Navy ELT veteran with experience conducting radiological surveys. Or equivalent training and experience.
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.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $28-$52/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
Location: Everett, WA.
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Laura Duarte

I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.

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