Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Diagnostic Medical Physicist to support high-quality, safe imaging across our dynamic healthcare network. In this role, you will perform equipment calibration, quality control, and acceptance testing for diagnostic imaging modalities, optimize imaging protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. You will collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and leaders, provide radiation safety expertise and staff education, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in a culture that values inclusivity, professional growth, and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging physics support, including calibration, performance testing, and quality control for radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine systems
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations and standards for radiation safety and imaging quality
• Conduct imaging protocol optimization to balance image quality and radiation dose, collaborating closely with radiologists and technologists
• Perform shielding design, radiation dose assessments, and room surveys for new or modified imaging facilities and equipment
• Maintain and document QC programs, testing schedules, and reports for all diagnostic imaging devices
• Support radiation dose monitoring programs, including analysis of patient and staff exposure data and implementation of dose-reduction strategies
• Provide education and training to physicians, technologists, and staff on radiation safety, imaging physics, and best practices
• Support acquisition, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new imaging equipment, including vendor coordination and baseline performance evaluation
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and multidisciplinary committees to enhance patient outcomes and imaging efficiency
• Contribute to research, innovation, and implementation of advanced imaging technologies and techniques across the health system

Required Skills

• Diagnostic imaging physics
• Radiation safety and protection
• Equipment calibration and QCImaging protocol optimization
• Regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Shielding design and radiation surveys
• Dose monitoring and analysis
• Acceptance and commissioning of imaging equipment
• Medical imaging informatics/PACS familiarity
• Data analysis and report writing
• Teaching and staff training