Medical Physicist Assistant / Imaging Physics

At MD Anderson, our mission is clear: to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through excellence in patient care, research, prevention, and education. Every team member contributes to this mission — including those who ensure our imaging equipment meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

We are seeking Medical Physicist Assistants who are eager to learn, grow, and play a vital role in supporting diagnostic imaging across one of the world’s leading cancer centers.
 

The Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) supports the quality assurance (QA) and performance testing of medical imaging equipment across MD Anderson’s Texas Medical Center campus, Houston area locations, and ancillary imaging centers.
 

Shift/hours /location:  Based on business needs / Will be able to work hybrid after 6 months of employment.  This job is located in the Texas Medical Center.
 

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in medical physics, diagnostic imaging, radiation science, or related fields.  Ability to learn complex imaging systems and testing procedures. Technical aptitude and attention to detail. Comfort working in clinical environments and traveling to Houston area sites. And excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams
 

In this highly hands on role, you will:
•    Train directly under Senior MPAs and Qualified Medical Physicists (QMPs)
•    Perform periodic and annual equipment quality control
•    Support clinical technologists with equipment operation and radiation safety practices
•    Assist in data collection, equipment tracking, maintenance, and regulatory compliance
•    Contribute to SOP development, QC workflows, and testing documentation
 

This position is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in medical physics, imaging science, or related technical fields.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Quality Control & Testing
  Perform and assist with QC testing for multiple imaging modalities, including: 
  o    CT
  o    MRI
  o    General Radiography & Fluoroscopy
  o    Ultrasound
  o    Nuclear Medicine
  o    PET & PET/CT
  o    Interventional Radiology
  o    RadStation diagnostic review monitors

• Support testing such as: 
  o    Daily/weekly QA
  o    Annual testing
  o    Acceptance testing
  o    ACR accreditation testing
  o    Post service and preventive maintenance checks

•    Maintain QC records and generate monthly reports for regulatory reviews (JCAHO, Texas Department of State Health Services, Bureau of Radiation Control, etc.)
 

Training & Collaboration
•    Work closely with Senior MPAs, QMPs, and Clinical Operations leadership
•    Train technologists on equipment operation, radiation safety, and SOPs
•    Participate in competency assessments and cross training across modalities
•    Support Radiological Engineering with scheduling, troubleshooting, and post service evaluations
 

Travel & Offsite Support
•    Provide the same quality of physics support to all Houston Area Locations, research sites, and imaging centers
•    Perform remote support via SOP delivery, remote desktop, video conferencing, and other communication tools
•    Maintain equipment calibration, periodic testing cycles, and regulatory compliance standards across all sites