How do they match: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

  • Radiochemical Technician
  • Radiochemist

  • Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.
  • Collect samples of air, water, gases, or solids to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.
  • Determine intensities and types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.
  • Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.
  • Instruct personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrate use of protective clothing and equipment.
  • Place radioactive waste, such as sweepings or broken sample bottles, into containers for shipping or disposal.
  • Prepare reports describing contamination tests, material or equipment decontaminated, or methods used in decontamination processes.
  • Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
  • Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.

  • Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
  • Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
  • Set up laboratory or field equipment.