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Bart Lago Cary, IL, 60013 (Home): 847-462-9527 (Cell): 224-587-3702 (Email): [email protected] Summary: BS in Engineering Science [Environmental], US Nuclear Regulatory Agency trained Radiation Control Inspector (health physics, radiological emergency response, inspection and licensing procedures), experience using and calibrating radiation detection equipment (Multi-channel gamma spectrometers, ion chambers, Geiger-Mueller survey meters, alpha and beta detectors, neutron meters), maintained records of calibrations and NIST traceable sources, experience in health physics and industrial hygiene, knowledge of State and Federal Radiation Protection Regulations. Expertise: Health Physics Industrial Hygiene Protection Regulations Radiological Surveys Radiological Decontamination Instrument Calibration Sample Collection Sample Analysis Audits & Inspections Record Keeping Writing Operating Procedures Investigations Microsoft Office Dosimetry Protective Equipment Scheduling Surveys Scheduling Calibrations Engineering Controls Employment History: General Electric Heathcare Radiometrologist 3350 North Ridge Avenue February 1999-June 2011 Arlington Heights, IL, 60004 40+ hours/week Supervisor: Derek Davis $25/Hour Phone: 847-385-5100 Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Dose Calibrators, Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars]. Maintained records of calibrations and National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Traceable Standards. Analyzed radioactive samples from NIST for instrument comparison and traceability studies. Shipped radioactive samples NIST for instrument comparison and traceability studies. Decontaminated lab equipment prior to calibration or shipping offsite for repairs. Revised and created operating procedures. Investigated and wrote Incident Reports when any instruments were found out of specification. Solved problems when installing new equipment onsite. Kansas Dept. Health & Environment Radiation Control Inspector 100 SW 10th Avenue January 1986-December 1998 Topeka, KS, 66612 40+ hours/Week Supervisor: Tom Connoly $40,000 (annual) Phone: 913-296-1560 Inspected radioactive material’s users throughout the State of Kansas. Performed investigations on

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Bart Lago has a BS in Engineering Science [Environmental], US Nuclear Regulatory Agency trained Radiation Control Inspector (health physics, radiological emergency response, inspection and licensing procedures). Bart has experience using and calibrating radiation detection equipment (Multi-channel gamma spectrometers, ion chambers, Geiger-Mueller survey meters, alpha and beta detectors, neutron meters), maintained records of calibrations and NIST traceable sources. He also has experience in health physics and industrial hygiene, knowledge of State and Federal Radiation Protection Regulations.

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Bart Lago

Cary, IL, 60013

(Home): 847-462-9527

(Cell): 224-587-3702

(Email): [email protected]

Summary:

BS in Engineering Science [Environmental], US Nuclear Regulatory Agency trained Radiation Control

Inspector (health physics, radiological emergency response, inspection and licensing procedures),

experience using and calibrating radiation detection equipment (Multi-channel gamma spectrometers, ion

chambers, Geiger-Mueller survey meters, alpha and beta detectors, neutron meters), maintained records of

calibrations and NIST traceable sources, experience in health physics and industrial hygiene, knowledge of

State and Federal Radiation Protection Regulations.

Expertise:

Health Physics Industrial Hygiene Protection Regulations

Radiological Surveys Radiological Decontamination Instrument Calibration

Sample Collection Sample Analysis Audits & Inspections

Record Keeping Writing Operating Procedures Investigations

Microsoft Office Dosimetry Protective Equipment

Scheduling Surveys Scheduling Calibrations Engineering Controls

Employment History:

General Electric Heathcare

Radiometrologist

3350 North Ridge Avenue

February 1999-June 2011

Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

40+ hours/week

Supervisor: Derek Davis

$25/Hour

Phone: 847-385-5100

Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Dose Calibrators, Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars].

Maintained records of calibrations and National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Traceable

Standards. Analyzed radioactive samples from NIST for instrument comparison and traceability studies.

Shipped radioactive samples NIST for instrument comparison and traceability studies. Decontaminated lab

equipment prior to calibration or shipping offsite for repairs. Revised and created operating procedures.

Investigated and wrote Incident Reports when any instruments were found out of specification. Solved

problems when installing new equipment onsite.

Kansas Dept. Health & Environment

Radiation Control Inspector

100 SW 10th Avenue

January 1986-December 1998

Topeka, KS, 66612

40+ hours/Week

Supervisor: Tom Connoly

$40,000 (annual)

Phone: 913-296-1560

Inspected radioactive material’s users throughout the State of Kansas. Performed investigations on

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overexposures, improper disposal or hazardous usage of radioactive materials. Reviewed radioactive

material license’s applications submitted to the State of Kansas. Collected radiological samples for lab

analysis. Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars, pocket

dosimeters and survey meters]. Performed neutron surveys for medical accelerators. Participated in

emergency response actions and drills. Maintained records of calibrations, inspections and radioactive

material’s licenses. Lead inspector on Coleman Thorium Lamp Mantle Production facility

decommissioning. Performed workshops for licensees on radiological safety training, waste disposal

procedures and revising radioactive material licenses. Provided advice on proposed changes to the Kansas

Radiation Protection Regulations.

Canberra/RMC

Health Physics Technician

1175 Tower Road

May 1984-November 1986

Schaumburg, IL, 60195

40+ hours/Week

Supervisor: Steve Peck

$15/Hour

Phone: 847-310-8650

Performed radiological site decontamination at three different facilities in the US (Kerr-McGee, West

Chicago, IL; Du Pont, Memphis, TN and Chemtron, Cleveland, OH). Collected and analyzed radiological

samples. Calibrated radiological detection equipment [Gamma Spectrometers, Mini-Scalars, and survey

meters].

United States Air Force

Bioenvironmental Engineer

Eglin Regional Hospital

March 1979- March 1983

Eglin Air Force Base, FL 32542

40+ hours/Week

Supervisor: Major Jeff Schiller, USAF

First Lieutenant, USAF

Managed the Industrial Hygiene Section that inspected all base facilities for chemical, noise and radiation

(ionizing and non-ionizing) exposure. Managed the Test Project Support Section that supported the 3246th

Test Wing. Assistant Base Radiological Protection Officer. Trained base personnel in proper use of

respiratory protection and other safety equipment. Received Humanitarian Service Medal in 1980 for work

performed during the Mariel Boatlift.

US Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Technician Intern

77 West Jackson Boulevard

June 1978-September 1978

Chicago, IL, 60604

40+ hours/Week

Supervisor: Barry Millman

GS-3

Collected samples for lab analysis. Maintained and modified sampling equipment. Performed field sample

analysis.

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Education and Training:

BS in Engineering Science [Environmental],

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. 1974-1978.

Five Week Health Physics and Radiation Protection Procedures Course

Oak Ridge Associated University, Oak Ridge, TN 1987

Medical Use of Radionuclide

Oak Ridge Associated University, Oak Ridge, TN 1986

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Training Courses

[Inspection Procedures, Licensing Procedures, Safety Aspects of Industrial Radiography, Gas and Oil Well

Logging for Regulatory Personnel]

40 Hour Health and Safety Training Course 29 CFR 1910.120

US Environmental Protection Agency

Transportation of Hazardous Materials

US Department of Energy

Sixteen Week Bioenvironmental Engineering Course

United States air Force, School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas

Professional Associations: [Inactive]

American Health Physics Society

Conference of Radiation Control Directors