Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Radiation protection technicians, also known as health physics technicians and nuclear technicians, monitor radiation levels, protect workers, and decontaminate radioactive areas. They work under the supervision of nuclear scientists, engineers, or power plant managers and are trained in the applications of nuclear and radiation physics to detect, measure, and identify different kinds of nuclear radiation. They possess knowledge of federal regulations and permissible levels of radiation.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Hands On
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Radiation Expert/Consultant, or Nuclear Engineer, or Nuclear Physicist
Supervisor
Radiation Protection Technologist
Radiation Protection Technician
Radiation Monitor or Instrument Calibration Technician
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