Health Physics Technician II

Provide field and laboratory support for radiological protection program. Measures, assesses, and documents radiological conditions in the workplace.  TECHNICIANS MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION: TECH 1- High school and 0 yrs, TECH II- Associates & 1 yr, TECH III- Associates & 3 yrs, TECH Sr.- Associates & 5 yrs.This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

The Radiological Protection division invites you to consider applying for our Health Physics Technician opening. In this role, you will provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program. You will measure, assess, and document radiological conditions in the workplace. In this position, you will:

• Complete required tasks without extensive supervision - critical thinking and problem solving are required
• Engage and support research scientists and engineers with considerable interpersonal skill
• Operate in a professional, single-site multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, with consistent schedule and work/life balance
• Receive continued training and instruction
• Have future opportunities to advance your career while remaining with the Lab

Please review the following videos to learn more:

Apply to work as a Health Physics Tech at Argonne: https://youtu.be/vtcMw-574EY Opportunities at Argonne within the radiological protection program: https://youtu.be/TNLGJxcRG8U

• Some knowledge of radiation monitoring instruments and equipment and ability to interpret results is desirable.  There should be demonstrated interest in science which should include course work in science, engineering and/or mathematics.
• Completion of DOE mandated radiological training and on-going continuous education coursework, as specified, is a requirement for this position. The DOE requires a Core Exam that must be passed within 2 months of date of hire, this is a condition of employment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively and tactfully with internal customers and to successfully develop effective working relationships.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Preferred Skills

• Some experience in customer service environment 
• Some experience with Dosimetry

This role will be hired as a Health Physics Technician II

• This level of skill is typically attained through completion of an associate degree and with 1 or more years of related experience, or equivalent.

This is a union position. The hourly wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and Argonne. As a Health Physics Technician II the minimum rate is $38.46 and the maximum is $40.46.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Health Physics Tech II

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $38.46-$40.46.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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