What is a radiation officer and how to become one

Key steps to become a radiation officer

1. Explore radiation officer education requirements

   Most common radiation officer degrees

   Diploma

   33.3 %

   Bachelor's

   25.0 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   Show more

2. Start to develop specific radiation officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   EPA	50.03%
   Radioactive Materials	49.97%

3. Complete relevant radiation officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radiation officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radiation officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radiation officer resumes.

4. Research radiation officer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the work and flow through the plant and department with regard to NDT.
   • Experience in IMPAC, MLC, SonArray prostate localization ultrasound, and IMRT treatments.
   • Work on the first team to implement HDR, SRS, and SABR delivery systems.
   • Experience in IMPAC, MLC, portal imaging, IMRT, and calculating electron doses.

5. Apply for radiation officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a radiation officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams