Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary: The Dosimetry Technician performs a variety of hands on dosimetry, test, and manufacturing tasks, primarily preparing dosimetry prep testing, recordkeeping, reporting results.. Prepares, updates, and maintains dosimetry documentation for all new and existing systems. Maintains up to date knowledge of ISO 9001-2000 directives and quality procedures established by ESI.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often fluctuating workload; prioritize projects, time management.
· Prepare nylon dosimetry strips, attach to mylar substrate.
· Make dosimeters for production, start-ups, customer service sales orders, and R&D.
· Assist in running dosimetry tests on the ESI production floor.
· Read and report results to test personnel, Tech. Service, as required.
· Prepare (cut, wind) titanium foil for inventory.
· Analyze dosimetry data and assist in developing methodologies/techniques to record and plot test results.
· Establish calibration curves for all dosimeters and dosimeter readers purchased and sold by ESI using ASTM procedures and NIST traceable standards.
· Responsible for quality control and packaging of titanium foil used on all EB systems.
· Determine baseline dosimetry testing conditions for all new EB systems.
· Must maintain up-to-date knowledge of dosimetry and safety practices.
· Prepare engineering documents such as Technical Notes and Dosimetry Evaluation reports.
· Update and maintain the computer database for dosimetry files on all EB systems in test and in the field.
· Assist with dosimetry training for ESI personnel and customers.
· Work closely with engineering and sales on dosimetry R&D projects
· Provide support for Customer Service sales orders by preparing and sending out dosimetry packages, reading processed dosimeters, and preparing reports for Customer Service/ customers.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ASTM International Standards for Radiation Processing.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
· Read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, technical, or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.
Mathematical Ability:
· Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Apply operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, test reliability/validity, variance analysis, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis.
Reasoning Ability:
· Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
· Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; Use hands or fingers, handle or feel; Reach with hands or arms; Climb or balance; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl; Talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision requirements for this position include close vision.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.