Teach researchers and clinicians how to safely handle and dispose of radio-labeled drugs.
Test levels of radiation on lab equipment to ensure the equipment is safe for researchers to use.
Track employee radiation exposure in the nuclear medicine wing of a hospital to ensure their safety.
Conduct emergency containment and evacuation drills with local response teams in a nuclear power plant.
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Nuclear technology is used to image the human body, destroy cancer cells, sterilize food and medical equipment, create pest or drought-resistant seeds, and to generate power for 1 in 5 U.S. homes and businesses. Nuclear monitoring technicians help to keep the people who work with nuclear technology and the environment safe from excessive radiation exposure. They use special instruments to measure and monitor the radiation levels of workers, work areas and equipment, and they are involved in decontaminating work areas to safe levels. They also educate workers on radiation safety.
Do You Have the Skills and Characteristics of a Nuclear Monitoring Technician?
Active Listening:?Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring:?Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking:?Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension:?Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Operation Monitoring:?Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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