Radiological Control Technician
Also posted as RadCon Technician; Health Physics Technician; RCT
A radiological control technician performs radiological surveys and job coverage, contamination and exposure controls, and dosimetry, boundaries and permits to keep naval nuclear plant and radiological-control systems safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Many people start with a two-year associate degree or a technical certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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Run radiological surveys
Survey work areas and provide job coverage where radiological hazards exist.
Control contamination
Set and enforce contamination and exposure controls that keep dose as low as reasonable.
Manage dosimetry and permits
Handle dosimetry, boundaries, and radiological work permits for the job.
Apply plant fundamentals
Work from nuclear plant systems knowledge and fundamentals on every task.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Radiological Surveys
Surveying areas and covering jobs where radiation hazards exist.
Contamination Control
Setting controls that keep contamination and dose down.
Dosimetry & Permits
Managing dosimetry, boundaries, and radiological work permits.
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