Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Diagnostic Medical Physicist to support high-quality imaging and patient safety across our leading Texas healthcare network. In this role, you will perform imaging equipment testing, calibration, and protocol optimization for radiology and nuclear medicine, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. You'll collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and clinical teams on radiation safety, QA programs, and new technology implementation while contributing to research, education, and continuous improvement in an innovative, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging physics support for radiology and nuclear medicine services, ensuring safe and effective use of ionizing radiation
• Conduct and document routine equipment testing, calibration, and acceptance testing of imaging systems to meet regulatory and accreditation standards
• Optimize imaging protocols in collaboration with radiologists and technologists to improve image quality while minimizing patient dose
• Support compliance with state and federal regulations, Joint Commission, and other accrediting body requirements
• Provide radiation safety guidance, including shielding design review, dose monitoring, and quality assurance activities
• Analyze imaging and dosimetry data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clinical and leadership teams
• Participate in commissioning and evaluation of new imaging technologies and software
• Educate clinicians, technologists, and trainees on imaging physics, radiation safety, and QA procedures
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to research, protocol development, and implementation of best practices in diagnostic medical physics

Required Skills

• Diagnostic imaging physics
• Radiation safety and protection
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Imaging equipment calibration and testing
• Protocol optimization for radiology and nuclear medicine
• Dose monitoring and management
• Regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Medical imaging software and PACS familiarity
• Data analysis and technical reporting
• Radiation shielding design review