How do they match: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

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

  • Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.
  • 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.
  • Operate manipulators from outside cells to move specimens into or out of shielded containers, to remove specimens from cells, or to place specimens on benches or equipment work stations.
  • 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.