| Job Title |
Radiation-protection Specialist |
| Job Description |
Tests X-ray Equipment, Inspects Areas Where Equipment Is Used,
And Evaluates Operating Procedures To Detect And Control
Radiation Hazards: Visits Hospitals, Medical Offices, And Other
Establishments To Test X-ray Machines And Fluoroscopes And To
Inspect Premises. Tests Equipment To Determine That Kilovolt
Potential, Alignment Of Components, And Other Elements Of
Equipment Meet Standards For Safe Operation, Using Specialized
Instruments And Procedures. Operates Equipment To Determine Need
For Calibration, Repair, Or Replacement Of Tubes Or Other Parts.
Measures Density Of Lead Shielding In Walls, Using Radiometric
Equipment. Computes Cumulative Radiation Levels And Refers To
Regulations To Determine If Amount Of Shielding Is Sufficient To
Absorb Radiation Emissions. Examines License Of Equipment
Operator For Authenticity And Observes Operating Practices To
Determine Competence Of Operator To Use Equipment. Confers With
Physicians, Dentists, And X-ray Personnel To Explain Procedures
And Legal Requirements Pertaining To Use Of Equipment.
Demonstrates Exposure Techniques To Improve Procedures And
Minimize Amount Of Radiation Delivered To Patient And Operator.
Reviews Plans And Specifications For Proposed X-ray
Installations For Conformance To Legal Requirements And
Radiation Safety Practices. Contacts Organizations Submitting
Inadequate Specifications To Explain Changes In Shielding Or
Layout Needed To Conform To Regulations.
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