State of Washington Classified Job Specification
RADIATION SAFETY TECHNICIAN 2
Definition
Perform complex duties that support radiation safety in research and clinical laboratories on campus.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general supervision perform complex duties requiring exercise of inde¬pendent judgment for corrective action related to program deficiencies; respond to emergency calls for spills of radioactive material; investigate and observe non-routine uses of radioactive material.
Typical Work
Review laboratory uses of radioactive material, assess status for registra¬tion, and schedule necessary surveys and inspections;
Maintain calibration of survey and laboratory instruments;
Maintain schedule for radioactive waste collection and disposal; escort the transportation of radioactive waste;
Inspect analytical X-ray equipment;
Survey patient room when brachy therapy is involved;
Investigate spills, high exposures, and other radiation incidents;
Maintain leak test program for sealed sources;
Assist in non-routine uses of radiation;
Prepare periodic reports of lab surveys;
Perform duties of Radiation Safety Technician I;
Perform related duties as required.
Maintain calibration of survey and laboratory instruments;
Maintain schedule for radioactive waste collection and disposal; escort the transportation of radioactive waste;
Inspect analytical X-ray equipment;
Survey patient room when brachy therapy is involved;
Investigate spills, high exposures, and other radiation incidents;
Maintain leak test program for sealed sources;
Assist in non-routine uses of radiation;
Prepare periodic reports of lab surveys;
Perform duties of Radiation Safety Technician I;
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.
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering, or related field; OR two years of experience as a Radiation Safety Technician I or equivalent.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Title & Class 1-18-74
Revise Title & Class 10-19-84
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
New class code, formerly 4826, effective July 1, 2007.
Revise Title & Class 1-18-74
Revise Title & Class 10-19-84
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
New class code, formerly 4826, effective July 1, 2007.