Occupation information for Nuclear Monitoring Technicians District Of Columbia

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Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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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.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Determine intensities and types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.
Instruct personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrate use of protective clothing and equipment.
Collect samples of air, water, gases, or solids to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.
Analyze samples, such as air or water samples, for contaminants or other elements.
Enter data into computers to record characteristics of nuclear events or to locate coordinates of particles.
Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.

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