Remote MRI/CT Protocol Physicist (Cardiac Imaging)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist for a home-based role supporting CT and MRI protocol development and radiation safety across a large health system.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, guide imaging initiatives, and advise leadership on equipment and purchasing decisions while staying current with professional development and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics or related field required; PhD preferred.
• License/Certification: Texas License in Medical Physics; ABR or equivalent board certification.
• Clinical experience post-graduate training preferred; eligible to be Radiation Safety Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in Diagnostic Radiological Physics and Medical Nuclear Physics.
• Serve as primary Radiation Safety Officer for X-Ray and RAM licenses.
• Develop and evaluate radiation safety policies and practices to minimize exposure.
• Oversee equipment performance evaluations for x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound; address image quality issues.
• Coordinate shielding calculations and ALARA implementation with facilities teams.
• Lead radiation safety committees and contribute to accreditation efforts (ACR).
• Assist with regulatory surveys, inspections, and vendor engagements for imaging equipment.

Skills

Clinical experience

Radiation safety

CT/MRI protocol development

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

M.S. in Physics / Health Physics / Radiological Physics

PhD preferred

ABR Board Certification

Texas License in Medical Physics

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist for a home-based role supporting CT and MRI protocol development and radiation safety across a large health system.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, guide imaging initiatives, and advise leadership on equipment and purchasing decisions while staying current with professional development and industry standards.