MRI/CT Protocol Lead—Medical Physicist (Remote)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Aldine (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist for a remote/home-based role overseeing CT and MRI protocol development, especially in cardiac imaging, and collaborating with vendors on new technologies.

You will lead a growing in-house physics team, guide imaging initiatives, advise leadership on equipment purchases, and maintain compliance with ALARA and regulatory standards while pursuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Master of Science in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, Medical Physics or related field; PhD preferred.
• Clinical experience post graduate training preferred; four years of related experience preferred.
• Member of American Association of Physicists in Medicine or equivalent society; eligible to be RSO for TX RAM/X-ray licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in both Diagnostic Radiological Physics and Medical Nuclear Physics.
• Serves as primary Radiation Safety Officer for X-Ray Registration and RAM licenses; liaison to Texas DSHS.
• Develops and evaluates radiation safety policies to minimize patient and staff exposure.
• Oversees Equipment Performance Evaluations for x-ray equipment and diagnostic imaging devices.
• Performs dosimetry and shielding calculations to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates shielding evaluation and system performance with architects and engineers.
• Participates in quarterly physics reviews and radiation safety committee activities.
• Investigates radiation incidents and coordinates corrective actions with health physicists.
• Assists with accreditations and regulatory surveys; supports imaging equipment acceptance testing.

Skills

Clinical experience

Experience years

Professional society

RSO eligibility

Education

M.S. in Physics/Health Physics/Medical Physics

PhD preferred

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist for a remote/home-based role overseeing CT and MRI protocol development, especially in cardiac imaging, and collaborating with vendors on new technologies.

You will lead a growing in-house physics team, guide imaging initiatives, advise leadership on equipment purchases, and maintain compliance with ALARA and regulatory standards while pursuing professional development.