Carlos Garcia

Currently attending the RCT Program at Porter House Inc. And will be graduating in March 21st 2025.

• Studied the nature of radiation, types of radiation, radioactive decay, and how radiation interacts with matter.
• Understood the principles of radiation detection and measurement, radiation safety procedures, proper use of radiation monitoring instruments, and successfully operated various radiation detection instruments like Geiger counters, scintillation detectors, and survey meters.
• Studied the biological effects of radiation on the human body, including dose limits and the concept of ALARA practices to minimize radiation exposure to personnel.
• Learned about the safety protocols for working in radioactive areas, including access control, personnel monitoring, contamination control, and proper posting and labeling of radiation
• Studied the different techniques/methods for preventing and managing radioactive contamination, including proper use of protective clothing and decontamination procedures.
• Learned about Site - Specific procedures and regulations and acknowledged that each nuclear power plant or research facility have their own unique radiological control practices and procedures specific to their work location, as well as their own radiation safety regulations and standards which are set by agencies like NRC and DOE.
• Engaged in practical and hands-on training. Learned the proper use of various monitoring equipment and its characteristics such as radiation survey instruments, contamination monitoring instrumentation, air sampling equipment and counting room equipment. Performed routine surveys throughout various areas, identified and managed contaminated sources, conducted contamination surveys and implemented appropriate decontamination procedures when necessary, all while maintaining an accurate documentation of radiation exposure levels, survey results and other relevant radiological information.
• Performed protocols for proper handling, packaging, disposal and containment of radioactive waste materials.
• Led emergency drills and training exercises, focusing on radiological incident response.