State of Washington Classified Job Specification
RADIATION SAFETY TECHNICIAN 3
Definition
Coordinate routine programs in support of radiation safety in research and clinical laboratories on campus.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Senior level class of series. Coordinate routine programs such as laboratory surveys and radiation source inventories to assure that program quality and schedules are maintained according to established protocol.
Typical Work
Survey radioisotope laboratories; review results of surveys conducted by Health Physics Technicians I and II; estimate radiation dose to workers based on measurements and dosimetry models;
Review uses of radioisotopes in laboratories and determine adequacy of survey schedules and patterns;
Assist researchers in establishing routine monitoring programs within their laboratories;
Assist researchers in establishing special procedures for non-routine uses;
Conduct random audits of laboratories to review the accuracy of inventory records;
Advise the Radiation Safety Officer of deficiencies in laboratories;
Conduct special studies to evaluate problem areas for possible corrective actions involving changes in procedures;
Develop and write procedures for routine programs; maintain internal procedures and record systems to assure compliance with state regulations;
Maintain quality control of routine programs;
Assist professional staff in training programs;
May lead assigned personnel;
Perform duties of Radiation Safety Technician 2;
Perform related duties as required.
Review uses of radioisotopes in laboratories and determine adequacy of survey schedules and patterns;
Assist researchers in establishing routine monitoring programs within their laboratories;
Assist researchers in establishing special procedures for non-routine uses;
Conduct random audits of laboratories to review the accuracy of inventory records;
Advise the Radiation Safety Officer of deficiencies in laboratories;
Conduct special studies to evaluate problem areas for possible corrective actions involving changes in procedures;
Develop and write procedures for routine programs; maintain internal procedures and record systems to assure compliance with state regulations;
Maintain quality control of routine programs;
Assist professional staff in training programs;
May lead assigned personnel;
Perform duties of Radiation Safety Technician 2;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering or equivalent and one year of experience as a Radiation Safety Technician 2 or equivalent; OR two years of experience as a Radiation Safety Technician 2.
Class Specification History
New Class: 10-19-84
New class code, formerly 4827, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
New class code, formerly 4827, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.