Radiological Health Specialist
Radiological Health Specialists apply professional and technical expertise to protect the public health by controlling and monitoring radiological emissions. They inspect facilities that use X-ray and other radiation-producing equipment; inspect and monitor facilities using radioactive material; provide training to local health personnel and certified radiation equipment safety officers; investigate radiological accidents and emergencies; conduct studies of newly developed radiation-producing equipment; and address questions and research information on non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. Radiological Health Specialists are employed by the Department of Health's Center for Environmental Health and some of its field offices, and by some of the county health departments.
Qualifications:
At the entry level for state positions, a Radiological Health Specialist Trainee must have a bachelor's degree in: physical science, natural science or engineering. Upper level specialists (Senior, Associate, Principal) must have additional experience or graduate level training related to radiation protection. County job qualifications may vary but are similar.