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What does a Radiation Protection Intern do?

A Radiation Protection Intern assists professionals in monitoring and controlling radiation levels to ensure safety in environments where radioactive materials are used. Typical tasks include collecting and analyzing radiation data, assisting with safety audits, calibrating monitoring equipment, and helping to enforce safety protocols. Interns gain hands-on experience in radiation detection, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing careers in health physics, nuclear engineering, or environmental safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Radiation Protection Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Radiation Protection Intern, you need a solid understanding of physics, mathematics, and radiation safety principles, typically gained through coursework in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with radiation detection instruments, data analysis software, and compliance with regulatory frameworks like NRC or OSHA is important. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial to ensure accurate monitoring, regulatory compliance, and the overall safety of personnel and the environment.

What types of projects or tasks can a Radiation Protection Intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Radiation Protection Intern, you can expect to support experienced health physicists and radiation safety officers with a variety of practical tasks. These may include assisting with radiation surveys, calibrating monitoring equipment, updating safety protocols, preparing compliance documentation, and helping to train staff on safe handling procedures. Interns often gain hands-on experience by participating in inspections, learning to interpret regulatory guidelines, and collaborating with engineering or laboratory teams to ensure a safe workplace. This exposure provides valuable insight into both the technical and regulatory aspects of radiation protection.

What is the difference between Radiation Protection Intern vs Radiation Safety Technician?

AspectRadiation Protection InternRadiation Safety Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing a degree in health physics, radiology, or related fieldOften holds certifications like ARRT or state-specific radiation safety licenses
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, educational institutions, or research labsHealthcare facilities, nuclear plants, or industrial sites
Employer & IndustryHospitals, research institutions, universitiesHospitals, nuclear power plants, industrial companies
Job FocusLearning, assisting with safety protocols, gaining experienceImplementing safety procedures, monitoring radiation levels

While both roles involve radiation safety, a Radiation Protection Intern is primarily a learning position aimed at gaining experience, whereas a Radiation Safety Technician actively monitors and enforces safety protocols in professional settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Radiation Protection jobs in Colorado? The most popular types of Radiation Protection jobs in Colorado are:
What are popular job titles related to Radiation Protection Intern jobs in Colorado? For Radiation Protection Intern jobs in Colorado, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Radiology Student Intern PRN

HCA HealthONE Aurora

Aurora, CO • On-site

$22.93 - $32.12/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $22.93 - $32.12 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Radiology Student Intern PRN with HCA HealthONE Aurora you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Imaging Student Extern, you will build valuable hands-on experience by learning from experienced team members who are committed to your growth. You’ll be a valued, respected part of the team, contributing your insights and helping deliver care that keeps patients comfortable and confident throughout their imaging experience. 

Under the supervision of the radiologist, supervisor and a registered technologist, performs procedures in accordance with established protocols for patients of all ages. Responsible for maintaining expert technical and patient-care skills and providing quality diagnostic results. Individual utilizes radiation protection for patients and employees. Individual administers contrast media and responsible for preparing sterile tray and/or fields. Individual assists patients and physicians as directed. Prepares, processes, and documents information to complete exams. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

  • Prepare patients for imaging by obtaining histories, verifying identities, and assisting with positioning communicating clearly and compassionately 
  • Safely transport patients between areas, supporting their comfort and emotional needs during procedures 
  • Set up imaging rooms, manage turnover, and organize supplies to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment 
  • Serve as a vital connection between patients, technologists, and the care team by communicating needs and concerns promptly 
  • Take ownership of your growth by participating in learning opportunities and following safety and confidentiality standards 
What qualifications you will need:
  • ARRT eligible or in accredited radiology program.  
  • Current BLS required from AHA or ARC 
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology program. 
  • Must be in senior year of Radiologic Technology program.  
  • Must be familiar with the majority of diagnostic radiology procedures with a high degree of manual skills and dexterity necessary for operation of equipment and patient care. Must be capable of applying technical skills to all age patients.  
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Radiology Student Intern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.