Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Also Called: Health Physics Technician (HP Tech), Radiation Protection Specialist (RP Specialist), Radiation Protection Technician (RPT), Radiochemical Technician

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$62,700

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Nuclear Monitoring Technicians do

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

  • Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas.
  • Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
  • Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Telephone
  • Exposed to Radiation
  • Electronic Mail

Tools

  • Radiation detectors
  • Respirators
  • Dosimeters
  • Spectrometers
  • Gamma counters

Technology

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Gamma waste assay system GWAS
RESRAD

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 29% Associate's degree
  • 27% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 17% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Environmental Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • Aiken Technical College

    Graniteville, SC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Self Control

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Nuclear Monitoring Technicians across the country typically make.

$30.14 / hour
$62,700 /year

Entry Level

$48.92 / hour
$101,740 /year

Median Level

$61.88 / hour
$128,700 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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