Processes routine incoming radioactive shipments and checks for excessive contamination or dose levels.

Collects, analyzes and interprets the results of various samples required to ensure compliance with local, state and federal radiation safety regulations and orders and environmental technical standards, guidelines and policies.

Conducts area surveys to identify elevated levels of exposure or contamination. Responds to any incident or emergency regarding radionuclides. Maintains proper incident response equipment and supplies.

Issues radiation work permits and briefs personnel on radiological conditions and work requirements.

Monitors and controls personnel and material access to, and egress from, radiologically controlled areas.

Operates, issues and radiological counting and detection equipment and air sampling equipment.

Ensures proper operation and maintenance of radiological controls equipment.

Participates in emergency preparation drills and emergency responses.

Maintains field radiation protection records such as survey logs and radiation work permit entry and exit records.

May lead and direct the work of Radiation Safety Technician 1 and 2 staff.

Responsible for the safety performance of other radiation safety technicians.

Performs other duties as assigned.