Latischa M. Hanson
Austin,Texas
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Physicist, Licensing and Inspections
USNRC Region IV
Arlington, Texas
10.2014 - Current
- Performs complex and routine radiological and environmental protection licensing and inspections of facilities using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear materials
- Investigates and evaluates occurrences with radiological safety significance. Reviews license applications for byproduct, source and special nuclear material other than nuclear power production
- Participates in peer review and on-the-job training for junior licensing staff and administrative assistance personnel
- Prepares for and performs routine planned and reactive inspections of materials licensees to ascertain conformity with design and other criteria, to observe and evaluate the adequacy of licensee controls and provisions for radiological and environmental safety, to evaluate management controls, organization, procedures and practices and their effect on the safety of operations, and to observe the status of compliance with the Commission requirements
- Responds to and investigates reported problems, accidents, incidents, or unusual circumstances involving facilities and material subject to license by the Commission
- Recommends enforcement action to regional management when inspection findings indicate a significant violation of the license or NRC rules and regulations
- Performs miscellaneous technical and administrative duties in support of the materials licensing and inspection programs
Health Physicist, Inspections
USNRC Region IV
Arlington, Texas
06.2008 - Current
- Performs radiological and environmental protection inspections of facilities using byproduct, source and/or special nuclear materials
- Investigates and evaluates occurrences with radiological safety significance. Conducts inspections for license applications for byproduct, source and special nuclear material other than nuclear power production
- Participates in peer review and on-the-job training for junior inspection staff and administrative assistance personnel
- Prepares for and performs routine planned and reactive inspections of materials licensees to ascertain conformity with design and other criteria, to observe and evaluate the adequacy of licensee controls and provisions for radiological and environmental safety, to evaluate management controls, organization, procedures and practices and their effect on the safety of operations, and to observe the status of compliance with the Commission requirements
- Responds to and investigates reported problems, accidents, incidents, or unusual circumstances involving facilities and material subject to license by the Commission
Health Physicist, Incidents and Allegations, Policy, Standards and Quality (PSQA), and Registration Program Manager - Lasers and Industrial Registrations
Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), Radiation Control
Austin, Texas
07.1997 - 06.2008
- Performed advanced (senior-level) health physics and radiation control work
- Work involved conducting inspections, including surveying or investigating, facilities using sources of radiation to ensure compliance with radiation safety and environmental laws
- Supervised the work of others
- Worked under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, regarding independent evaluation of incident and complaint reports for adequacy and appropriate mitigation actions
- Served as project leader or project team member on various operational and technical projects
- As project leader, planned, assigned, and directed the work of others
- Planned, developed, and directed highly advanced technical radiological health projects involving investigations of incidents, complaints, and technical assistances concerning uses of various sources of radiation
- Coordinated and directed radiological decontamination oversight activities at sites contaminated with radiation
- Wrote incident and complaint summaries and maintained current database information in alliance with Federal databases
- Participated in emergency exercise activities as response team member
- Testified in enforcement conferences and hearings
- Participated in the preparations for hearings and enforcement conferences
- Commented on proposed Federal and State radiation regulations and participated in rulemaking discussion groups
- Worked under direction of Group Manager with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement
- Accepted job advancement to perform current job duties on federal level
SENIOR RADIATION/SIMULATION THERAPIST
Keesler Airforce Base
Biloxi, Mississippi
02.1993 - 06.1996
- As a civilian contract worker, performed daily simulation and treatment of cancer cases
- Daily instruction as senior therapist and senior simulation therapist of staff radiation therapists
- Close interaction with dosimetrists, physicists and Radiation Oncologists in the treatment planning of brachytherapy and teletherapy cancer therapy cases
- Accepted job advancement to perform state regulatory oversight of x-ray, laser, and radioactive materials registrants and licensees
Timeline
Health Physicist, Licensing and Inspections
USNRC Region IV
10.2014 - Current
Health Physicist, Inspections
USNRC Region IV
06.2008 - Current
Health Physicist, Incidents and Allegations, Policy, Standards and Quality (PSQA), and Registration Program Manager - Lasers and Industrial Registrations
Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), Radiation Control
07.1997 - 06.2008
SENIOR RADIATION/SIMULATION THERAPIST
Keesler Airforce Base
02.1993 - 06.1996