PET Imaging Licensing Physicist — Part-Time

US Oncology Inc.

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers of Colorado (RMCC) in Denver is seeking an experienced Radioactive Materials Licensed Physicist (PET Imaging) for a part-time role (20–24 hours/week). The position oversees licensing, compliance, and technical support for PET, CT, and theranostics, ensuring adherence to NRC, Agreement State, and other regulations while supporting safe clinical operations.

The candidate will collaborate with clinical leadership, physicians, technologists, and regulatory agencies to

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).
Minimum 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 software, nuclear medicine tracking software, and QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

Oversee licensing of radioactive materials for 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 regulations.
Support the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Radiation Safety Committee activities including incident investigations and corrective actions.
Conduct radiation safety training and competency assessments for PET staff.
Perform radiation exposure monitoring and dose assessment, support ALARA program.
Assist with inspections, audits, and surveys by regulators and accrediting bodies.
Develop and review policies, procedures, and emergency plans related to radioactive materials.
Provide consultative support on new PET tracers, radiopharmaceutical handling, and imaging technologies.
Support research protocols and new therapies in radiopharmaceuticals.