Home-based MRI/CT Protocol Physicist – Cardiac Imaging

Memorial Hermann Health System; Sugar Land (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to lead CT and MRI protocol development, particularly in cardiac imaging, for a home-based role within a large health system. You will guide imaging initiatives, work with vendors on new technologies, and advise imaging leadership on equipment purchases.

The position emphasizes autonomy, ongoing professional development, and shaping a collaborative physics program across facilities, with cross‑disciplinary collaboration and national

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, Medical Physics or related field required.
• PhD preferred.
• Texas License in Medical Physics required.
• Board certification by ABR or equivalent medical physics board.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Diagnostic Radiological Physics and Medical Nuclear Physics.
• Serve as primary Radiation Safety Officer for RAM licenses and X‑Ray registrations.
• Assist in radiation safety policy development and compliance with ALARA.
• Oversee equipment performance evaluations for diagnostic imaging devices.
• Perform dosimetry and shielding calculations to meet regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with architects on radiation-safe space planning and shielding.
• Participate in quarterly physics reviews and regulatory surveys.
• Collaborate with health physicists on radiation incidents and corrective actions.
• Support RPC/RSC meetings and accreditation processes as needed.
• Assist with accreditation efforts by ACR and related inspections.

Skills

Clinical experience

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master of Science in Physics/Health Physics/Radiological Physics/Medical Physics or related field

PhD (preferred)

Texas License in Medical Physics

Board Certification by ABR or equivalent

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to lead CT and MRI protocol development, particularly in cardiac imaging, for a home-based role within a large health system. You will guide imaging initiatives, work with vendors on new technologies, and advise imaging leadership on equipment purchases.

The position emphasizes autonomy, ongoing professional development, and shaping a collaborative physics program across facilities, with cross‑disciplinary collaboration and national