How to hire a senior radiation protection technician

How to hire a senior radiation protection technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior radiation protection technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior radiation protection technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior radiation protection technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior radiation protection technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A senior radiation protection technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior radiation protection technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior radiation protection technicians.

   Type of Senior Radiation Protection Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Radiation Protection Technician	Nuclear technicians assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research and nuclear energy production. They operate special equipment used in these activities and monitor the levels of radiation that are produced.	$12-38

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • ALARA
   • ANSI
   • Radioactive Materials
   • RP
   • Routine Surveys
   • RCA
   • Respiratory Protection
   • Radioactive Waste
   • Nuclear Power
   • BOP
   • AUX
   • Contamination Surveys
   • GPS
   • Hepa

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   Responsibilities:

   • Free releasing equipment and materials from the RCA.
   • Conduct briefings of high-risk radioactive work and maintain full regulatory compliance with ALARA principles.
   • Ensure proper NRC procedures for radiation detection and contamination for all areas of the reactor facility during re-fueling shutdown.
   • Provide ALARA support to track individual radiation exposure and total exposure receive for specific tasks and methods to reduce exposure to workers
   • Maintain respiratory equipment by performing monthly quality checks in accordance with OSHA requirements.
   • Review of survey data to ensure compliance with 10 CFR 835, RADCON procedures and pre-establish MARSSIM protocols.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior radiation protection technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior radiation protection technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior radiation protection technicians' average salary in wyoming is 39% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior radiation protection technicians 69% less than senior-level senior radiation protection technicians.
   • Certifications. A senior radiation protection technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior radiation protection technician's salary.

   Average senior radiation protection technician salary

   $45,906yearly

   $22.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior radiation protection technician salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a senior radiation protection technician job description

   A senior radiation protection technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior radiation protection technician job description:

   Senior radiation protection technician job description example

   Opportunity Overview: Sr. Radiation Protection Technician - Contract (18 months)
   
   Westinghouse has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Radiation Protection Technician. A Senior Radiation Protection Technician is needed to support project work at our Waltz Mill facility in Madison, PA. Work includes surveillance of radiological work areas, radioactive material management, data/records management, radiological sample collection/analysis, air monitoring and sampling.
   
   What your day-to-day looks like:
   
   * Perform radiation control work activities in support of maintenance, decontamination and compliance operations.
   * Perform radiological surveys (radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity) of work areas and generate associated documents.
   * Perform release surveys of materials, equipment and property from areas controlled for radiological purposes to uncontrolled areas.
   * Evaluate radiological conditions within various types of facilities and post areas and items controlled for radiological purposes.
   * Conduct and/or support assessments, audits and other measures needed regarding radiological incidents. Respond to contaminated personnel/areas and other radiological incidents and emergencies and participate in corrective action.
   * Provide radiological support during preparation, packaging, and shipment/transfer of radioactive materials and wastes.
   
   What we need to see from you:
   
   * Education, or combination of education and experience, in which advanced technical concepts and principles are acquired in the field of radiation protection/health physics.
   * 5 + years of relevant experience in radiation measurement, radioisotope handling and radiation monitoring, including 1 year as a qualified Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician.
   * Ability to apply advanced radiation safety, radiation measurement and radioisotope handling principles in general assignments.
   * Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a radiation protection team given broad and general program/project directions.
   * Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position including - routinely lift and transport of 40 pounds, frequently bend and stoop & stand and walk for 4-6 hours per day.
   * Successfully pass a routine medical examination as well as successfully pass applicable training including Respirator Fit Testing.
   
   Our Safety Pledge to You:
   
   If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
   
   Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
   
   Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients' needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!
   
   Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To learn more about us visit

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior radiation protection technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior radiation protection technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior radiation protection technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior radiation protection technician job on Zippia to find and recruit senior radiation protection technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior radiation protection technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior radiation protection technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior radiation protection technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior radiation protection technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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