Nuclear Medicine Physicist
- Cranberry Township, PA, United States
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☢️ Nuclear Medicine Physicist 📍 Remote, United States ✈️ National Travel Required 🕒 Full Time | Salaried | Exempt ⭐ Help Shape the Future of Cardiac PET Imaging CDL Nuclear Technologies is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Physicist to serve as a senior technical expert supporting our growing network of cardiac PET and PET/CT programs nationwide. This highly visible role is responsible for helping ensure the safe, compliant, and effective use of radiation across CDL supported sites. You will provide expertise in radiation safety, shielding design, equipment commissioning, quality control, dosimetry, regulatory compliance, and clinical education. The ideal candidate is a highly trained and detail oriented physicist who can perform complex calculations, modeling, and technical analysis while clearly communicating findings to clinical teams, project stakeholders, construction partners, and customers. 🏢 About CDL Nuclear Technologies Founded in 1992, CDL Nuclear Technologies specializes in end to end cardiac imaging solutions, particularly cardiac PET and PET/CT systems. CDL is recognized as the leading provider of custom cardiac PET suite buildouts in the United States and currently supports more than 200 labs nationwide. For more than 30 years, we have partnered with hospitals, health systems, and cardiology practices to implement scalable, fully integrated cardiac imaging programs. Our mission is to place advanced diagnostic imaging technology into the hands of physicians while providing exceptional equipment, service, clinical expertise, and ongoing support. 🎯 What You’ll Do ☢️ Radiation Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- 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
- 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 🏗️ Shielding Design and Site Commissioning
- Perform shielding calculations for new PET and PET/CT suite buildouts
- Prepare shielding design reports in accordance with applicable AAPM and NCRP guidance
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and general contractors to ensure shielding is properly specified and installed
- Conduct post installation radiation surveys and acceptance testing before site launches 🖥️ Imaging System Performance and Quality Control
- 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
- Recommend equipment, protocol, or technology upgrades when appropriate 🧪 Dosimetry and Clinical Support
- Perform dosimetry calculations and patient and staff dose assessments
- Provide technical direction to medical staff on the safe and effective use of radiation
- Support diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
- Participate in the development of new service lines, emerging modalities, and theranostics programs 🎓 Training and Education
- Provide training to Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Radioisotope Installation Technologists, medical staff, and internal teams
- Educate team members on radiation safety and nuclear medicine techniques
- Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders
- Translate complex physics and radiation safety concepts into clear, practical guidance 📊 Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- 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 🎓 Education and Certification
- Master’s degree or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field
- Graduation from a CAMPEP accredited program is preferred
- 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 🔬 Experience We’re Looking For
- Professional experience in clinical medical physics or nuclear medicine physics
- Hands on experience with PET/CT systems, including acceptance testing and quality control, strongly preferred
- Experience completing shielding designs for nuclear medicine or PET facilities preferred
- Strong understanding of radiation safety, dosimetry, and radioactive materials regulations
- Experience working with clinical teams, project stakeholders, construction partners, or healthcare customers is highly valued 🧠 Skills for Success
- Strong analytical, calculation, modeling, and data analysis capabilities
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to both 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 ✈️ Travel and Physical Requirements This is a remote position requiring travel to healthcare facilities and project sites throughout the United States based on business needs. The position includes a combination of desk based responsibilities and on site work at imaging facilities and active construction sites. Candidates must be able to safely navigate job sites, perform surveys and testing, and lift or move approximately 10 to 50 pounds, including phantoms and survey equipment. The role may involve exposure to ionizing radiation, electrical equipment, and magnetic hazards. Appropriate safety precautions, protective equipment, and dosimetry must be used when required. 🎁 Our Comprehensive Benefits Package At CDL Nuclear Technologies, we recognize that our employees are essential to our success. Eligible full time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 🩺 Medical, dental, and vision insurance 💊 Prescription drug coverage ❤️ Company paid life insurance 🛡️ Company paid short term and long term disability coverage 💰 401(k) retirement plan with company match 🏖️ Paid time off and company holidays 🌱 Employee assistance and wellness resources 🎓 Professional development and career growth opportunities 🏠 Remote work flexibility ✈️ Company supported business travel 💙 Why Join CDL?
When you join CDL Nuclear Technologies, you become part of a growing national healthcare organization that is helping expand access to advanced cardiac imaging.
This position offers the opportunity to:
✅ Influence the safety and quality of cardiac PET programs nationwide ✅ Support new facility design, technology implementation, and site launches ✅ Work directly with clinical, technical, construction, and executive teams ✅ Contribute to emerging imaging modalities and theragnostic programs ✅ Serve as a trusted technical authority throughout the organization ✅ Make a measurable impact on patient care, regulatory compliance, and imaging quality 📩 Apply Today If you are a medical physicist with expertise in nuclear medicine, PET/CT imaging, radiation safety, shielding design, and regulatory compliance, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Join CDL Nuclear Technologies and help us continue building safe, innovative, and clinically excellent cardiac imaging programs across the country. ⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity CDL Nuclear Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Skills
- Nuclear medicine
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Inspection
- Provide training
- Reporting
- Process improvement
- Present reports
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Work independently
- Microsoft Office
- Maintain electronic equipment
- Patient care