Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Health Physics Technician (HP Technician), Radiation Protection Specialist (RP Specialist), Radiation Protection Technician (RP Technician), Radiochemical Technician
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
Emergency Management; Emergency Management Apprentice; Emergency Management Craftsman; Emergency Management Helper; Emergency Management Journeyman; Emergency Management Superintendent
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Warrant Officer
Electricians Mate, Nuclear Power; Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power; Machinists Mate, Nuclear Power; Radiation Health Technician; Submarine Reactor Laboratory Manager; Submarine Reactor Laboratory Operator; Submarine Reactor Laboratory Supervisor; Surface Reactor Laboratory Manager; Surface Reactor Laboratory Operator; Surface Reactor Laboratory Supervisor
What they do:
Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.
On the job, you would:
- Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas.
- Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
- Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self Control
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Gamma waste assay system GWAS
- Radiological assessment display and control system RADACS
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
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associate's degree or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
