Radiology Physician

Radiologist

Join our team as a Radiologist, utilizing imaging technology and radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.

Job Description

• Provides tele-radiologic services for the imaging department and maintains immediate contact information during assigned work hours.
• Communicates with the imaging department during times of extended interrupted tele-radiologic connection.
• Obtains patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, and by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Prepares comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
• Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound.
• Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems.
• Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, and families as standardized by the imaging department.
• Evaluates medical information to determine patients' risk factors (such as allergies to contrast agents) and makes decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
• Provides counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments.
• Confers with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
• Develops and monitors procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
• Administers radiopaque substances by injection, orally, and as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films and fluoroscopic screens.
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.

Common Expectations

• Participates in Medical Staff activities as required and/or as requested.
• Observes the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; participates and contributes to Quality Assurance Plan and performance improvement initiatives.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Reaching - Rarely
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required

Work Experience:

• Experience obtained during residency. Required
• Significant experience with computed tomography, magnetic imaging, and/or nuclear medicine/positron emission tomography. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible. Upon Hire Required
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology residency. Upon Hire Required