Navy NEC · Medical
L05A Radiation Health Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Radiation Health Technician conducts radiation monitoring and surveys, analyzes gases and liquids, and considers the medical effects of ionizing radiation exposure. The technician directs the personnel dosimetry program, maintains radiation exposure information in health records, and generates radiation reports.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- radiation monitoring
- personnel dosimetry
- radiation surveying
- radioactive material analysis
- exposure recordkeeping
- radiation reporting
- occupational health controls
- radiation safety training
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Environmental Engineering
- Clinical Technician
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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