CHChristina Hewett
@christinahewett
Dedicated Radiation Safety Officer with extensive nuclear medical experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in radiation safety and nuclear medical science. Currently, I serve as the Associate Radiation Safety Officer at the University of South Carolina, where I ensure compliance for over 45 analytical and medical x-ray units. My role involves collaborating with Principal Investigators to maintain adherence to state regulations and overseeing the Laser Safety Program. I take pride in developing and implementing comprehensive safety training programs that enhance awareness and compliance.
Prior to my current position, I served as a Nuclear Medical Science Officer in the United States Army, where I ensured compliance across multiple departments and conducted extensive radiation safety training. My experience also includes working as a Biomedical Equipment Specialist, where I performed technical inspections and provided critical support during humanitarian and combat operations. My educational background includes a Master’s degree in Health Physics from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where I focused on the effects of nuclear accidents.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Radiation Safety Officer
University of South Carolina
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Works with Principal Investigators to ensure compliance of over 45 analytical and medical x-ray units in accordance with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Title B, X-ray Regulations. Serves as alternate Radiation Safety Officer in the absence of Radiation Safety Officer.
Advanced Manufacturing Adjunct Instructor
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Prepared curriculums for Electrical Circuits, Basic Construction Skills, and Pneumatics and Hydraulics. Instructed classes of 10 students for 80 minutes, twice a week.
Nuclear Medical Science Officer
United States Army
May 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Ensured 90-100% compliance on over 10 departments for initial and annual radiation safety training. Performed successful X-ray surveys on over 50 intraoral X-ray systems, 6 General Purpose X-ray/Fluoroscopy systems and 2 C-arm X-ray/Fluoroscopy systems.
Biomedical Equipment Specialist
11th Field Hospital
May 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Performed over 2,000 hours of direct labor for multiple humanitarian and combat theater operations. Completed 100% of 200 unscheduled services and 300 scheduled services.
Nuclear Testing Technician
AREVA Federal Services
Jun 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)
Led a team of 3-4 sheet metal tradesmen in successfully executing leak testing procedures on over 20 newly installed piping, gloveboxes, and HVAC systems. Compiled and presented testing plans, results, and procurement of testing materials to project manager and team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITIllinois Institute of Technology
M.S., Health Physics
Completed a Master of Science in Health Physics. Thesis focused on analyzing the effects of the Stationary Low-Powered Reactor Numbered One (SL-1) Nuclear Accident.
ECExcelsior College
B.S., Nuclear Engineering Technology
Activities and societies: Vice President of Excelsior College American Nuclear Society Student Section. Delivered a technical presentation on Small Module Reactors.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology. Capstone project explored the consequences of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident.
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