Rindi Bernhard

  • Health Physicist, Radiation Safety Officer

Contact

rindi@iastate.edu

(515) 294-2207

Primary responsibilities

Supports the radiation safety program through audits and surveys of radioactive materials, sealed sources, X-ray devices, and lasers, as well as instrument calibration, radioactive material shipping, isotope inventory management, radiation safety training, and personal dosimetry.

Education

Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering with emphasis on High-Level Radioactive Waste Management, Iowa State University
Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering with emphasis on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management, Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering with emphasis on Radiation Protection/Safety, Universitas Gadjah Mada 

Professional affiliations and certifications

Radiation Safety Officer certification

Laser Safety Officer certification

Calculating Laser Safety Hazards certification

Department of Transportation and National Regulatory Commission Radioactive Waste Packaging, Transportation, and Disposal certification

40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification

8-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher certification

Professional affiliations

Health Physics Society

North Central Chapter of Health Physics Society

Laser Institute of America

University, community, and professional activities

Health Physics Society- Continuous Education Program, Board Member

North Central Chapter of Health Physics Society, President-elect