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How much do radiation protection jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for radiation protection in Barnwell, SC is $42.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.45 and $53.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is radiation protection?

Radiation protection professionals, also known as health physicists or radiation safety officers, are specialists who ensure the safe use of radiation and radioactive materials in medical, industrial, research, and nuclear settings. Their primary responsibility is to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation by monitoring exposure levels, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They also educate staff, respond to radiation emergencies, and maintain records of radiation usage and incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in radiation protection?

To thrive in Radiation Protection, you need a solid understanding of radiation physics, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with dosimetry equipment, radiation detection instruments, and certifications such as Certified Health Physicist (CHP) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals assess hazards and convey safety information clearly. These skills are essential to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials and protect workers and the public from radiation exposure.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in radiation protection, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Radiation Protection often encounter challenges such as staying updated with evolving safety regulations, effectively communicating risks to non-technical staff, and ensuring strict compliance in fast-paced or high-risk environments. Addressing these challenges involves continuous professional development, clear documentation, and regular training sessions for all personnel. Building strong collaboration with other departments and maintaining open communication channels also help in fostering a culture of safety and compliance.

What is the difference between Radiation Protection vs Radiation Technologist?

AspectRadiation ProtectionRadiation Technologist
CertificationsCertified Health Physicist, Radiation Safety OfficerARRT Certification, Radiologic Technologist License
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, medical, nuclear facilities focusing on safety protocolsHospitals, clinics performing diagnostic imaging
Primary FocusEnsuring safety and compliance with radiation regulationsPerforming diagnostic imaging procedures

Radiation Protection professionals focus on safety, compliance, and radiation risk management, often working in regulatory or industrial settings. Radiation Technologists primarily operate imaging equipment in medical environments. While both roles involve radiation, their responsibilities, certifications, and work environments differ significantly.

How hard is it to become a radiation protection technician?

Becoming a radiation protection technician typically requires completing a relevant post-secondary program or certification, gaining knowledge of radiation safety principles, and often obtaining state or federal licensing or certification. The job involves understanding radiation hazards, using detection tools, and following safety protocols, which requires technical training and attention to detail.

How to get a job in radiation protection?

To get a job in radiation protection, candidates typically need a relevant degree such as health physics, radiological science, or a related field, along with certification like the Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions in medical, industrial, or research settings is also valuable. Strong understanding of radiation safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and safety equipment is essential for this role.

What cities near Barnwell, SC are hiring for Radiation Protection jobs?

Cities near Barnwell, SC with the most Radiation Protection job openings:

Infographic showing various Radiation Protection job openings in Barnwell, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $87,448 per year, or $42 per hour.

Radiological Control First Line Manager - Radiological / Safety / QA (RC101)

ProSidian Consulting

Aiken, SC โ€ข On-site

$40.75 - $55.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.ย  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.ย  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ย 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.ย  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.ย 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.ย  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Radiological Control First Line Manager - Radiological / Safety / QA (RC101) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.ย  This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients (For Present / Future Requirements) and ProSidian Team Members work as part of an Engagement Team Cadre to fulfill requirements.ย 

Radiological Control First Line Manager (RC101) Candidates provide management, supervision, and oversight of the Radiation Protection Program, ensuring the radiological health of facility personnel and ensuring all Federal, State, Company, and Site requirements regarding radiation exposure to facility personnel and the general public are followed. Functions include but are not limited to:

  • Radiological Control First Line Manager - Radiological / Safety / QA (RC101) Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ191541R - Radiological Control First Line Manager (Radiological / Safety / QA Services) and
  • Assist the Facility Manager in directing and integrating the Radiation Protection Program
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures by providing guidance, analysis, and audits of the radiation protection program
  • Represent the Facility Radiation Protection Manager on Radiation Protection issues externally and internally
  • Supervise and direct Radiation Protection Inspectors to support facility work priorities and schedules.
  • Provide oversite and guidance to ensure Radiation Protection Inspector training and qualifications are maintained
  • Provide leadership to promote a Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture for the facility by enforcing monthly safety meeting attendance
  • Lead by example on company values and objectives for the facility and/or group by ensuring compliance with company personnel policies
  • Depending on their assignment and DOE approval they may be required to drive government vehicles.

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Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • SRR shall review the subcontractor personnel resumes and radiation exposure history.
  • Depending on their assignment and DOE approval, they may be required to drive government vehicles.
  • They will be required to pass testing for Radiological Worker II and maintain FLM qualifications.
  • The Radiological Control First Line Manager - Radiological / Safety / QA shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years.
  • Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.ย 
  • Required to pass testing for Radiological Worker II and maintain FLM qualifications.
  • Must be knowledgeable and trained in principles, methods, and mechanics of monitoring and sampling of radiological hazards, as well as their mathematical computations.
  • Must be able to perform mathematical computations and conversions to express sampling and monitoring results in proper units and terms.
  • Must understand the basic nature of the types of radiation.
  • Requires the ability to recognize and characterize problems related to standards and limits, plan investigation action and define corrective measures.

WORK HOURS: The 40-hour workweek schedule will be determined by the assigned facility to accommodate the current demand of work evolutions and shift rotations. Candidates may be assigned to various shift schedules.

SECURITY: The candidate must be capable of obtaining a DOE "L" or "Q" Clearance as specified by the assigned facility.

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.ย  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • All candidates shall have 3+ years experience as a Senior Radiological Control Inspector, 5+ years experience as a fully qualified Radiological Protection First Line Manager at SRS, and three (3) years of applied health physics technician experience (DOE O 5480.20a).ย ย 
  • A Certificate of passing the DOE RCT standardized CORE Exam.
  • A certificate confirming active HAZWOPER 40 Hr. or 8 Hr. Refresher.

OTHER CRITERIA:

  • U.S.ย  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
  • Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
  • May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
  • Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:ย  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.ย  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.ย 

LOCATION:ย  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -ย  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAsย  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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