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Corwin Health Physics Inc.; Centralia (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Corwin Health Physics Inc. in Centralia, WA, is seeking a Medical Physicist to provide comprehensive physics consulting across imaging modalities, with remote work from the physicist’s home and on-site at facilities in the Pacific Northwest.

The role combines office-based report preparation, QA surveys, and regulatory compliance support, with travel to client sites and overnight travel as required; ABR/ABHP certification preferred and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, math, engineering or related field.
• ABR/ABHP board certification preferred.
• Able to conduct physics testing per ACR/IAC/MQSA studios.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics consulting across diagnostic imaging modalities.
• Perform equipment surveys and performance evaluations per standards.
• Prepare and finalize medical physics reports using templates.
• Support ACR physics accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Act as Radiation Safety Officer when assigned.
• Offer radiation safety training to staff as needed.
• Develop shielding designs and coordinate with facilities.
• Maintain continuing education and credentialing requirements.
• Travel to client sites with overnight stay as required.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Mobility/travel

Education

Master’s degree in physics/related field

ABR or ABHP board certification preferred

ACR/IAC/JCA/MQSA qualifications

Job description

Location: 1230 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA and Remote from Physicist’s Home

Classification: Exempt – Learned Professional

Status: Full-Time

Company Description: Corwin Health Physics is a Pacific Northwest-based medical physics consulting firm serving hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers throughout the region. We provide imaging equipment evaluations, radiation safety consulting, shielding design, and regulatory support with a strong commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and excellent customer service.

At Corwin Health Physics, we believe a positive team culture is just as important as technical excellence. We are a family-oriented company that values integrity, reliability, and mutual respect. Our team works hard, supports one another, and takes pride in creating an environment where everyone contributes and no one is left carrying the workload alone. We value long-term relationships with both our employees and clients, and we strive to maintain a workplace that is collaborative, encouraging, and rewarding.

Job Description: The Medical Physicist will provide medical physics consulting services in all imaging modalities depending on qualifications. The primary purpose of the position is to provide medical physics support services and physics accreditation services. Work will take place at the company office in Centralia, WA, remote at the physicist’s home, as well as off-site at medical facilities located in the Pacific Northwest.

Hours: This is a full-time position (40 plus hours/week). Work hours will be split between working off-site at medical facilities and either working at the company office or remotely from the physicist’s home. Work hours and schedule may vary depending on the company’s job schedule. Overnight travel is required.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in physics, math, engineering, or other related field required. ABR or ABHP board certification preferred.

Qualified by ACR, IAC, Joint Commission, MQSA to conduct physics testing of all imaging modalities.

Technical aptitude and trainability

Analytical skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to take initiative

Ability to present a professional image (appropriate dress, language, and mannerism.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Ability to effectively communicate with clients and individuals of different personalities and backgrounds

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe software.

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (travel expenses will be reimbursed)

Able to lift 50 lbs

Must be able to enter MRI facilities (no embedded ferrous objects)

Willing and able to comply with our clients’ vendor credentialing, health screening, and immunization policies

What You’ll Do

Provide medical physics consulting services across diagnostic imaging modalities, including mammography, MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, x-ray, and other imaging systems depending on experience and qualifications.

Perform equipment surveys and performance evaluations in accordance with company procedures, ACR standards, applicable state regulations, NRC requirements, and client accreditation needs.

Prepare, review, and finalize medical physics reports using company templates, established testing procedures, and modality-specific documentation standards.

Support ACR physics accreditation services and assist clients with maintaining compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Serve as a knowledgeable technical resource for clients regarding radiation safety, quality control, imaging equipment performance, clinical protocols, and regulatory expectations.

Provide quarterly health physics support for nuclear medicine programs, including services required under applicable NRC, ACR, state, and company standards.

Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for client facilities when assigned, and provide consulting support to RSOs, technologists, radiologists, and facility leadership.

Provide radiation safety, medical physics, and modality-specific training to clients, technologists, ancillary staff, Junior Medical Physicists, Residents, and Interns as needed.

Prepare and approve radiation shielding designs, including collecting necessary project information, coordinating with architects and medical facilities, preparing shielding reports, and completing required DOH documentation.

Maintain required continuing education and modality-specific qualifications necessary for accreditation, credentialing, and professional practice.

Maintain compliance with client vendor credentialing requirements, including required training, screenings, vaccinations, and facility-specific access requirements.

Perform other medical physics, radiation safety, training, reporting, and consulting duties as assigned.

Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the position’s geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, and expertise. After a conditional offer of employment is made, candidates may be required to complete additional job-related screening steps, consistent with applicable law.