Remote MRI/CT Protocol Physicist – Cardiac Imaging Lead

Memorial Hermann Health System; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to implement and maintain advanced imaging technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance across a large health system. The role involves leading CT and MRI protocol development, collaborating with vendors, and guiding imaging initiatives.

The position emphasizes safety culture, continuous improvement, and periodic reporting to Radiation Safety leadership, with a focus on staying at the forefront of medical physics

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, Medical Physics required; PhD preferred.
• Texas License in Medical Physics specialty required.
• Board Certification by ABR or ABMS or equivalent medical physics board certification.
• Clinical experience post graduate training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in both Diagnostic Radiological Physics and Medical Nuclear Physics.
• Act as primary Radiation Safety Officer for X-Ray Registration and RAM licenses.
• Assist in development and evaluation of radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee Equipment Performance Evaluations for imaging modalities (CT, MRI, X-ray, DXA) and other equipment.
• Perform dosimetry and shielding calculations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate acceptance testing of new imaging equipment and provide recommendations on shielding and performance.
• Support accreditation processes (ACR) and regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Mentor staff and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical experience

Regulatory compliance

Radiation safety principles

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Physics/Health Physics/Medical Physics

PhD preferred

Texas License in Medical Physics specialty

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to implement and maintain advanced imaging technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance across a large health system. The role involves leading CT and MRI protocol development, collaborating with vendors, and guiding imaging initiatives.

The position emphasizes safety culture, continuous improvement, and periodic reporting to Radiation Safety leadership, with a focus on staying at the forefront of medical physics