Nuclear Medicine Physicist

CDL NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Cranberry Township, PA

13h•Remote

About The Position

CDL Nuclear Technologies is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Physicist to serve as a senior technical expert supporting its nationwide network of cardiac PET and PET/CT programs. This remote, full-time salaried position supports the safe, compliant, and effective use of radiation across CDL-supported sites, providing expertise in radiation safety, shielding design, equipment commissioning, quality control, dosimetry, regulatory compliance, and clinical education. The physicist performs technical calculations, modeling, and analysis and communicates findings to clinical teams, project stakeholders, construction partners, and customers. The position includes desk-based responsibilities and on-site work at healthcare facilities and active construction sites, with national travel based on business needs. It contributes to facility design and launches, imaging quality and safety, regulatory compliance, and emerging imaging modalities and theranostics programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field.
Board certification through the American Board of Radiology in Nuclear Medical Physics or Diagnostic Medical Physics, the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine, or an equivalent credential; board-eligible candidates may be considered.
Must be able to obtain state medical physics licensure where required.
Professional experience in clinical medical physics or nuclear medicine physics.
Strong understanding of radiation safety, dosimetry, and radioactive materials regulations.
Strong analytical, calculation, modeling, and data analysis capabilities.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple priorities.
Collaborative approach when working with clinical, project, construction, and customer teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business software.
Ability to travel to healthcare facilities and project sites throughout the United States based on business needs.
Ability to safely navigate job sites, perform surveys and testing, and lift or move approximately 10 to 50 pounds, including phantoms and survey equipment.
Must use appropriate safety precautions, protective equipment, and dosimetry when required for potential exposure to ionizing radiation, electrical equipment, and magnetic hazards.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a CAMPEP-accredited program.
Hands-on experience with PET/CT systems, including acceptance testing and quality control.
Experience completing shielding designs for nuclear medicine or PET facilities.
Experience working with clinical teams, project stakeholders, construction partners, or healthcare customers.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safe use of radiopharmaceuticals and radiation-producing equipment at CDL-supported sites.
Develop and implement radiation safety standards, procedures, and guidelines consistent with ALARA principles.
Help ensure compliance with applicable NRC and Agreement State regulations, and support compliance with ACR, IAC, and The Joint Commission requirements.
Assist with radioactive materials licensing, license amendments, and regulatory inspections.
Partner with site Radiation Safety Officers on audits, surveys, incident reviews, and corrective actions.
Perform shielding calculations for new PET and PET/CT suite buildouts and prepare shielding design reports according to applicable AAPM and NCRP guidance.
Collaborate with project managers, architects, and general contractors to ensure shielding is specified and installed properly.
Conduct post-installation radiation surveys and acceptance testing before site launches.
Conduct equipment calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control evaluations.
Support PET/CT systems, dose calibrators, radiation detection instruments, and survey equipment.
Perform annual physics surveys and performance evaluations to maintain accreditation and optimal image quality.
Evaluate imaging protocols and system performance, and recommend equipment, protocol, or technology upgrades when appropriate.
Perform dosimetry calculations and patient and staff dose assessments.
Provide technical direction to medical staff on the safe and effective use of radiation, and support diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
Participate in developing new service lines, emerging modalities, and theranostics programs.
Train Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radioisotope Installation Technologists, medical staff, and internal teams in radiation safety and nuclear medicine techniques.
Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders, translating complex physics and radiation safety concepts into practical guidance.
Prepare and present reports on medical physics activities, survey results, and technical findings.
Stay current on regulatory changes, accreditation standards, and advancements in nuclear medicine physics.
Identify opportunities to strengthen physics, safety, quality, and compliance processes.