Skill
Radiation Protection
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)
Radiation protection (also called radiation safety) is the field concerned with protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, encompassing shielding design, dosimetry, exposure monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Professionals in this field, such as health physicists and radiation safety officers, work in hospitals, nuclear power plants, research labs, and industrial settings where radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment are used.
Radiation Protection in the job market
Last checked November 2, 2026
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Senior Intergovernmental Liaison Project Manager
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
King Of Prussia, PA · $169,279 – $197,200
This Nuclear Regulatory Commission role manages the agency's materials safety evaluation program and coordinates with federal, state, and international partners on nuclear byproduct material regulation. It suits someone with deep expertise in radiation protection and NRC regulations who can lead complex policy initiatives and work across multiple organizational levels.
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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Salt Lake City, UT · $80,989 – $105,291
This is a diagnostic imaging role focused on operating computed tomography equipment to produce diagnostic scans at a Veterans Affairs medical center. The position suits experienced radiologic technologists with advanced certification who can work independently on complex procedures while managing patient safety and radiation protection.
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Direct Hire Public Notice - Health Physicist
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal position involves leading radiation protection programs for nuclear facilities and materials under NRC regulation, including developing safety standards and analyzing complex radiation hazards. It suits experienced health physicists with strong knowledge of nuclear regulations and the ability to manage large technical projects and guide policy decisions.
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