radiation protection officer

Code 2263.5

Radiation protection officers are responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulations by enforcing safety measures. Furthermore they develop radiation protection plans in particular for nuclear plants and facilities.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • Principios de gestión del cambio en el sector sanitario
  • radioactive contamination
  • nuclear energy
  • radiation physics in healthcare
  • nuclear physics
  • nuclear legislation
  • environmental legislation
  • pollution prevention
  • radiation protection

Skills and competences

  • Interactuar con regulaciones de salud
  • calculate exposure to radiation
  • monitor radiation levels
  • monitor nuclear power plant systems
  • develop radiation protection strategies
  • design strategies for nuclear emergencies
  • use personal protection equipment
  • apply radiation protection procedures
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
  • perform risk analysis
  • follow nuclear plant safety precautions

Transversal competences

  • Técnicas y métodos de cifrado en la protección de datos de salud
  • advise on pollution prevention
  • instruct employees on radiation protection
  • respond to nuclear emergencies

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