Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.
Education & Training
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Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas.
Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas. | - | - | 5% |
| Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation. | - | - | 5% |
| Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure. | - | - | 8% |
| Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits. | - | - | 3% |
| Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment. | - | - | 5% |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$104,240
per year
Mean Wage
$100,730
per year
Employment
6K
workers
Wage Range
$64,370 - $126,890
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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