What is a radiation protection specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become a radiation protection specialist

1. Explore radiation protection specialist education requirements

   Most common radiation protection specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   65.0 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

   High School Diploma

   10.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific radiation protection specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Radiological	38.61%
   ALARA	29.49%
   NRC	12.53%
   Respiratory Protection	12.23%
   RP	4.35%

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3. Complete relevant radiation protection specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radiation protection specialists 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 protection specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radiation protection specialist resumes.

4. Research radiation protection specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Enter and manage water system inventory and monitoring requirements into EPA record database.
   • Possess ability and certifications to perform instruction in all segments of crash and structural firefighting subject matter.
   • Profile waste generate at vehicle maintenance shops and facilitate RCRA hazardous/state-regulate waste disposals.

5. Apply for radiation protection specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a radiation protection specialist 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