Health Physic support in radioactive waste management and organizing with waste brokers for waste pickup.

Senior Health Physics support and Health Physics over-site for GPS assisted gamma radiationwalkover surveys (GWS) and data collections for site characterization and verification of futureremedial activities (~50 acres). Responsible for implementing and directing field radiological procedures and direction of all technicians. Responsible for contamination controls involvingGWS, personnel surveys, equipment surveys (incoming and release), and personnel breathing zone air monitoring. Data collections involved field sampling of radiological soil and analysis to determine the current concentration for Thorium-232. HP support with sample preparation and shipping. 2x2 GWS were completed using GPS Mesa 3 software connected to a Model 3000.

Senior health physicist and lead radiological technician providing radiation protection in theprocess of the removal action involving the excavation and disposal of contaminated material in the characterization area positioned as a threat to human health and the environment. Managed employee training for new hire(s) offering continuous guidance and mentorship on best practices while providing constructive feedback. Tasks consist of performing routine surveillance and maintenance of radiological postings. Tracking personnel's dosimetry working inside CA, documenting radiation and contamination surveys, collecting and analyzing air samples, operating radiation monitoring and radioactivity measuring instruments and collecting and disposing of radiological waste, and inventory tracking for PPE. Performing and writing final status survey (FSS) reports.

Providing Health Physics over-site while installing and sampling more than 100 soil borings and up to 11 geotechnical borings, and various other potentially-suspect areas across the site.Provided RP support while conducting groundwater gauging, sampling, drilling, and monitoring well installation activities. Identify locations where concentrations of radiological constituents in groundwater may indicate the presence of FUSRAP-related material that was not remediated or was insufficiently remediated.

Lead HP role in conducting a 60 acres gamma scan survey. Daily QC of instruments and source checks, maintenance, and utilization of meters. Use of an RSI -RS-602 console paired with two RSX-1 NaI(T1) detectors with RadAssist and RadView (for 4x4 scan). Use of a Trimble Pathfinder Global Positioning System (Geo7x) with Tera Sync. Use of a Ludlum Model 2221 with a Model 44-20 with Teraflow (for 3x3 scans). Use of a Ludlum Model 3001, Model 3002, Model 3 with Model 44-9, Model 26, and Model 2929 with Model 43-10-1. Performed data analyst on all gamma scan surveys. Monitored exposures with personal electronic dosimeter and log beginning and end of day results. Performed equipment and material routine and non-routine surveys. Conducted smear counting, procedures and daily data log updating.

Supervising all radiation controls for outdoor excavations, setting up contamination areas (CA) and performing routine surveillance and maintenance of radiological postings.Tracking personnel's dosimetry working inside CA, documenting radiation and contaminationsurveys, collecting and analyzing air samples, operating radiation monitoring and radioactivitymeasuring instruments and collecting and disposing of radiological waste, and inventory trackingfor PPE. Performing and writing final status survey (FSS) reports. Working knowledge in10CFR19, 10CFR20, 10CFR32, 10CFR830, 10CFR835

Oversee the radiation safety program (involving personnel dosimetry, radiological training, machine and equipment management, radiological waste management, inventory tracking, permits, incident reporting and documenting), along with being an Authorized User (AU). A member of the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) & alternate to the chair. Involved in clinical procedures and radiological studies. System owner/operator on a LINAC (Linear Accelerator), Whole body counter, Tennelec, LSC, & Gamma Counter. Also performed maintenance work on all systems. Project managed a site for decontamination involving airborne contamination. Release report targeting release limits was created. Worked with a large range of portable handheld radiological instruments. Performed required routine radiation and contamination surveys, to document compliance with radiological protection regulations. Responding to given radiological conditions to ensure that radiological areas are properly identified and controlled to prevent unauthorized access. Identified gaps in existing radiological programs and recommended courses of action. Performed and documented routine radiation detection instrument performance tests. Monitored radiological conditions and work practices, including higher hazard radiological work job coverage. Created new radiological training documents and presented them in classroom presentations. Assisted with training research staff to perform daily/weekly surveys and small-scaledecontamination (certified staff in becoming rad-workers to work with hands-on radiation). Created and updated Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provided guidance to laboratory personnel regarding storage, use anddisposal of radioactive materials. Handled day-to-day aspects of the radioactive waste management program and addressed such things as laboratory waste pick-ups, segregation of waste streams, and waste inventory.

In house Calibrations on radiation emitting equipment (X-rays), as well as hand held radiological instruments. Provided radiological support and radiation safety training to staff and labs. Involved with radiometric systems, including alpha and gamma spectrometry. Involved with medical dosimetrists, creating radiotherapy treatment plans and using an MRI. Understanding the physics of radiation as it interacts with body tissues. Involved in clinical procedure and clinical dosimetry for patients, and understanding the limitations of the algorithms used in radiotherapy. Performed monthly, semiannual and annual radiological surveys. Managed radiological waste and waste inventory.

Involved with radiological respiratory protection with full face fit testing. Involved with dosimetry, which monitored over 2200 staff member for radiation exposure, reviewing dose reports, and performing internal/external dose investigations. Performed monthly, semiannual and annual radiological surveys. Managed radiological waste and waste inventory. Experience working with nuclear radiation instruments and whole- body counter. Involved with neutron reading instrumentation and monitoring. Experience with radiometric systems, including alpha and gamma spectrometry. Developed an understanding of a nuclear powerplant outage, while directly shadowing management level during the outage. Extensive understanding in the development of the NRC & 10 CFR 20.

Provided guidance to laboratory personnel regarding storage, use and disposal of radioactive materials. Handled day-to-day aspects of radioactive waste management program and address such things as laboratory waste pick-ups, segregation of waste streams, and waste inventory. Health Physics support to all areas of campus where radioisotopes, lasers, sources, or radiation producing equipment exists (Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center and associated cyclotron, waste storage areas, and x-ray generating equipment. Conducted research and presentations on radioactive Isotopes. Responded in a timely manner to service requests from customers ranging from waste pick-up to performance of material release surveys. Managed radiological waste and waste inventory for in house decay on isotopes with a half-life of 180 days or less. Conducted research and presentations on radioactive Isotopes for staff.

Prepared Physics/Health Physics labs for proper use. Developed an understanding to all equipment used in the Physics/Health Physics labs. Supported Physics/Health Physics professors during class sessions and help present class session on Physics/Health Physics topics. Aided students and peers with lap reports, which involved technical writing.