Part-Time Radioactive Materials Licensing Physicist (PT)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for radioactive materials licensing as it pertains to PET imaging and nuclear medicine.
• Develop, implement, and maintain radioactive materials licenses, amendments, renewals, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, Agreement State, FDA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing radioactive materials.
• Support the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Radiation Safety Committee activities, including incident investigation, corrective actions, radioactive waste disposal, and reporting.
• Conduct radiation safety training and competency assessments for PET technologists, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Perform radiation exposure monitoring, dose assessment, and ALARA program support.
• Review workflows, protocols, and facility design to ensure radiation safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with inspections, audits, and surveys conducted by regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Participate in the development and review of policies, procedures, and emergency response plans related to radioactive materials.
• Provide consultative support for new PET tracers, radiopharmaceutical handling, and emerging imaging technologies.
• Provide consultative support for new and existing radiopharmaceutical research protocols, emerging technologies, and new therapies.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to support safe and efficient patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Specialized training and demonstrated experience in PET imaging, theranostics, and radioactive materials licensing, including research.
• Eligible for or certified by an appropriate professional board (e.g., ABR, ABHP, or equivalent), as applicable to the role.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nuclear medicine or PET-related radiation safety and regulatory compliance, in both clinical and research environment.
• Working knowledge of NRC and Agreement State regulations governing radioactive materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with radiation monitoring equipment, dose assessment, nuclear medicine tracking software, and quality assurance methodologies.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances and chemotherapeutic agents.
• The role may involve work in imaging suites, hot labs, clinical areas, and administrative offices where radiation-producing equipment and radioactive materials are present.

Reporting Structure

• This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services and works in close collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer, Nuclear Medicine leadership, and PET clinical teams.

Accreditation & Regulatory Standards

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or applicable Agreement State regulations
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), where applicable
• American College of Radiology (ACR) PET Accreditation standards
• Institutional policies and procedures related to radiation safety and quality assurance