Home-based MRI/CT Protocol Lead – Cardiac Imaging

Memorial Hermann Health System; Springfield (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an experienced Medical Physicist to lead CT and MRI protocol development, particularly in cardiac imaging, within a large health system. This home-based role collaborates with vendors, imaging leadership, and a dedicated physics team to drive innovative imaging initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will provide reports to the Director of Radiation Safety and contribute to continuous program improvement while maintaining high standards of patient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics/Health Physics/Medical Physics is required; PhD preferred.
• Texas License in Medical Physics is required.
• Board Certification by ABR or equivalent is required.
• Clinical experience post graduate training is preferred.
• Member of professional society (e.g., AAPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in Diagnostic Radiological Physics and Medical Nuclear Physics.
• Acts as primary Radiation Safety Officer for RAM licenses and X-Ray registrations.
• Develops and evaluates radiation safety policies and practices to minimize exposure.
• Oversees imaging equipment performance evaluations and image quality troubleshooting.
• Coordinates shielding calculations and space planning with ALARA principles.
• Supports accreditations and regulatory surveys; participates in RPC and RSC meetings.
• Assists with vendor relationships for equipment evaluation and new imaging initiatives.
• Mentors staff and supports professional development within the department.

Skills

Clinical experience

Experience years

Professional society

Radiation safety leadership

Education

MS in Physics/Health Physics/Medical Physics

PhD preferred

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an experienced Medical Physicist to lead CT and MRI protocol development, particularly in cardiac imaging, within a large health system. This home-based role collaborates with vendors, imaging leadership, and a dedicated physics team to drive innovative imaging initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will provide reports to the Director of Radiation Safety and contribute to continuous program improvement while maintaining high standards of patient