Education and Training:
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
- BS in Health Physics
- BS in Physics
- BS in Mathematics
- Electronincs Engineering
- Communication Studies
CHP (ABHP)
- Actively pursuing certification
Work History:
Senior Health Physicist (HP)
Kirtland Air Force, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Cabrera Services, New Order Environmental Services. Albuquerque, NM, January 2024 – February 2024
Senior Health Physicist (HP)
RSI, United States Army Corps of Engineers, NOE, Staten Island FUSRAP Site,
Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY, November 2023 – December 2023
Senior health physicist and lead radiological technician providing radiation protection in the process of the removal action involving the excavation and disposal of contaminated material in the characterization area positioned as a threat to human health and the environment. Managed employee training for new hire(s) offering continuous guidance and mentorship on best practices while providing constructive feedback. Tasks consist of performing routine surveillance and maintenance of radiological postings. Tracking personnel's dosimetry working inside CA, documenting radiation and contamination surveys, collecting and analyzing air samples, operating radiation monitoring and radioactivity measuring instruments and collecting and disposing of radiological waste, and inventory tracking for PPE. Performing and writing final status survey (FSS) reports.
Senior Health Physicist (HP)/Radiation Protection (RP)
Verina, United States Army Corps of Engineers, NOE, DuPont Chamber Works, FUSRAP Superfund Site, Deepwater, NJ August 2023 – November 2023
Providing Health Physics over-site while installing and sampling more than 100 soil borings and up to 11 geotechnical borings, and various other potentially-suspect areas across the site. Provided RP support while conducting groundwater gauging, sampling, drilling, and monitoring well installation activities. Identify locations where concentrations of radiological constituents in groundwater may indicate the presence of FUSRAP-related material that was not remediated or was insufficiently remediated.
Senior Health Physicist (HP)
Ramboll, United States Army Corps of Engineers, NOE, DuPont Chamber Works, FUSRAP Superfund Site, Deepwater, NJ May 2023 – August 2023
Lead HP role in conducting a 60 acres gamma scan survey. Daily QC of instruments and source checks, maintenance, and utilization of meters. Use of an RSI -RS-602 console paired with two RSX-1 NaI(T1) detectors with RadAssist and RadView (for 4x4 scan). Use of a Trimble Pathfinder Global Positioning System (Geo7x) with Tera Sync. Use of a Ludlum Model 2221 with a Model 44-20 with Teraflow (for 3x3 scans). Use of a Ludlum Model 3001, Model 3002, Model 3 with Model 44-9, Model 26, and Model 2929 with Model 43-10-1. Performed data analyst on all gamma scan surveys. Monitored exposures with personal electronic dosimeter and log beginning and end of day results. Performed equipment and material routine and non-routine surveys. Conducted smear counting, procedures and daily data log updating.
Senior Radiological Control Technician/ Health Physicist
New Order Environmental Services, Army Corps of Engineers, FUSRAP Superfund Site,
Maywood NJ March 2022 – May 2023
Supervising all radiation controls for outdoor excavations, setting up contamination areas (CA) and performing routine surveillance and maintenance of radiological postings.Tracking personnel's dosimetry working inside CA, documenting radiation and contamination surveys, collecting and analyzing air samples, operating radiation monitoring and radioactivity measuring instruments and collecting and disposing of radiological waste, and inventory tracking for PPE. Performing and writing final status survey (FSS) reports. Working knowledge in 10CFR19, 10CFR20, 10CFR32, 10CFR830, 10CFR835
Senior Radiological Control Technician/EHS
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque NM
December 2020 – March 2022
Oversee the radiation safety program (involving personnel dosimetry, radiological training, machine and equipment management, radiological waste management, inventory tracking, permits, incident reporting and documenting), along with being an Authorized User (AU). A member of the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) & alternate to the chair. Involved in clinical procedures and radiological studies. System owner/operator on a LINAC (Linear Accelerator), Whole body counter, Tennelec, LSC, & Gamma Counter. Also performed maintenance work on all systems. Project managed a site for decontamination involving airborne contamination. Release report targeting release limits was created. Worked with a large range of portable handheld radiological instruments. Performed required routine radiation and contamination surveys, to document compliance with radiological protection regulations. Responding to given radiological conditions to ensure that radiological areas are properly identified and controlled to prevent unauthorized access. Identified gaps in existing radiological programs and recommended courses of action. Performed and documented routine radiation detection instrument performance tests. Monitored radiological conditions and work practices, including higher hazard radiological work job coverage. Created new radiological training documents and presented them in classroom presentations. Assisted with training research staff to perform daily/weekly surveys and small-scale decontamination (certified staff in becoming rad-workers to work with hands-on radiation). Created and updated Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provided guidance to laboratory personnel regarding storage, use and disposal of radioactive materials. Handled day-to-day aspects of the radioactive waste management program and addressed such things as laboratory waste pick-ups, segregation of waste streams, and waste inventory. Coordinated for the calibration of radiation survey instruments and related equipment. Receive, inspect and distribute incoming shipments of radioisotopes. Maintain records of radioisotope procurement and disposal in a readily accessible format Working knowledge in 10CFR19, 10CFR20, 10CFR32, 10CFR830.
Supported EH&S department with fit testing (full face, half face and 3M N95 face masks). Responded to on-site emergencies and injuries. Handled biohazards and responded to bio and chemical hazard spills. PIT licensed and fork lift licensed.
Health Physicist/ Medical Physicist
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA
January 2020 – June 2020
In house Calibrations on radiation emitting equipment (X-rays), as well as hand held radiological instruments. Provided radiological support and radiation safety training to staff and labs. Involved with radiometric systems, including alpha and gamma spectrometry. Involved with medical dosimetrists, creating radiotherapy treatment plans and using an MRI. Understanding the physics of radiation as it interacts with body tissues. Involved in clinical procedure and clinical dosimetry for patients, and understanding the limitations of the algorithms used in radiotherapy. Performed monthly, semiannual and annual radiological surveys. Managed radiological waste and waste inventory. Working knowledge in 10CFR32 and 10CFR35.
Health Physicist/Radiation Protection
Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant, Talen Energy, Berwick PA
January 2019 – July 2019
Involved with radiological respiratory protection with full face fit testing. Involved with dosimetry, which monitored over 2200 staff members for radiation exposure, reviewing dose reports, and performing internal/external dose investigations. Performed monthly, semiannual and annual radiological surveys. Managed radiological waste and waste inventory. Experience working with nuclear radiation instruments and whole- body counters. Involved with neutron reading instrumentation and monitoring. Experience with radiometric systems, including alpha and gamma spectrometry. Developed an understanding of a nuclear power plant outage, while directly shadowing management level during the outage. Extensive understanding in the development of the NRC & 10 CFR 20.
Health Physicist/EHS
Yale University, New Haven CT
May 2018 – September 2018
Provided guidance to laboratory personnel regarding storage, use and disposal of radioactive materials. Handled day-to-day aspects of the radioactive waste management program and addressed such things as laboratory waste pick-ups, segregation of waste streams, and waste inventory. Health Physics support to all areas of campus where radioisotopes, lasers, sources, or radiation producing equipment exists (Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center and associated cyclotron, waste storage areas, and x-ray generating equipment. Conducted research and presentations on radioactive Isotopes. Responded in a timely manner to service requests from customers ranging from waste pick-up to performance of material release surveys. Managed radiological waste and waste inventory for in house decay on isotopes with a half-life of 180 days or less. Conducted research and presentations on radioactive Isotopes for staff.
Certification and Licenses
2024 NRRPT – National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist
2024 Environmental Management Systems – United States Air Force
2024 First Aid / CPR / AED – American Red Cross Training Services
2021 40 Hour HAZWOPER – 360 Training Inc.
2022 HMT 300 HAZMAT Ground Shipper (DOT) – Lion Technology Inc.
2021 ABSL-3 & BSL-3 Laboratory Practical Training
2021 Landauer Dosimeter Certified – Lanauer
2024 Blood Borne Pathogens Training - American Red Cross Training Services
2021 Lockout Tagout Training
2020 Forklift Truck Operators Training
2021 Fire Safety Burn Permit – Prolydain
2020 Respiratory Protection Training
2019 Rad Worker Training
(This résumé was posted on 21 March 2024.)
