Also called: Radiological Health Inspector, X-Ray Machine Inspector
Inspects hospitals, dental offices, and industries that use X-ray machines and radioactive materials to keep people safe from radiation.
State radiation inspectors carry Geiger counters and dosimeters into dental offices, cancer centers, and pipeline welding crews, testing equipment and checking safety records. They also respond to radiation emergencies.
State pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in physics, health physics, or a related science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Health Physics, Radiologic Technology.
Growing about average. Steady state demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Digital monitors help; testing X-ray machines and handling radioactive sources stay hands-on.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Chemistry, Math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5011.
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