Radiation Health Technician Roundtable

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Radiation Health TechnicianRoundtable

• HM1(SW/FMF) Orrin M. Gain
• Enlisted Technical Leader
• HM-8407
• omgain_at_us.med.navy.mil

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Schedule of Events

• Current state of the RHT Community
• Certifications and Qualifications
• Commissioning programs

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Current State of the Community
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Pay Grade
Required
On Hand in 05
On Hand Presently
E-1/E-3
No Set
13
05
E-4
35
32  
30  
51
E-5
29
25
E-6
16
12 
28
E-7
12
0 3
01
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• Certifications and Qualifications

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• Radiological Systems Performance Evaluation
  Course
• (RSPEC)
• http//rad.usuhs.mil/radhealth/RSPEC
  files/forms.htm

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• Course Objectives
• Upon completion the student will be able to
  demonstrate an understanding of diagnostic
  radiological image devices and the appropriate
  performance evaluations.

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• National Registry of Radiation Protection
  Technologists
• http//www.nrrpt.org/

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• A radiation Protection Technologist is a person
  engaged in providing radiation protection to the
  radiation worker, the general public, and the
  environment from the effects of ionizing
  radiation.

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• The NRRPT has been endorsed by several
  organizations. The Institute for Nuclear Power
  Operations (INPO),the Department of Energy (DOE),
  and the Nuclear Regulator Commission (NRC).

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• Some companies specifically require registration
  for hiring, promotions, and salary grade
  increases!

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• Commissioning Opportunities

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• Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program
• (MECP)

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• Eligibility Requirements
• Must be a US Citizen
• No disciplinary action within 3 yrs prior to app.
• Active duty or reservist of the USN or USMC
• Must be able to complete degree before 35th
  birthday
• Able to complete a baccalaureate or masters
  degree within 36 mons. From date of enrollment

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• Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement
  Program
• (MSC IPP)

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• Eligibility Requirements
• Must be a US Citizen
• No disciplinary action within 3 yrs prior to app.
• Be serving on active duty in paygrade E-5 through
  E-9 (Reservist or not eligible)
• Have not reached their 35th birthday by
  commissioning
• Possess the minimum amount of transferable
  college credit for the specialty applying.