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Protingent

Health Physics Technician 2

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$28 - $52/hr

Health Physics Technician 2 Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract ... Provide operational radiation safety support and serve as points of contact for Company radiation ...

Protingent

Health Physics Technician 2

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$28 - $52/hr

Health Physics Technician 2 Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract ... Provide operational radiation safety support and serve as points of contact for Company radiation ...

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Health Physics Technician 2

Health Physics Technician 2

Protingent

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$28 - $52/hr

Contractor

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

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.
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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!

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