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Instructor in Oncologic Radiology

University of Kentucky · Greater Lexington Area · 10 mo ago
EducationFull-time

Job Summary

Advanced clinical imaging training in oncology with a focus on PET-CT, cross-sectional imaging, and novel therapies. Oncologic Imaging fellows will be provided with extensive experience in body imaging, including MRI, CT, PET-CT, and US in adult patients with cancer. Fellows will participate in daily interpretation of diagnostic and cancer screening, as well as problem-solving practice with imaging techniques and computer-aided detection/diagnosis, familiarizing themselves with the fundamentals of cancer detection, pathology, patient management, quality control and the use of standard dictation for the staging of cancer. The fellow will make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions based on patient information and preferences using the latest information technology and scientific evidence, as well as the appropriate clinical judgment and appropriate use of laboratory and imaging studies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  • Expertise in oncologic imaging
  • Knowledge of PET-CT, cross-sectional imaging, and novel therapies
  • Ability to interpret diagnostic and cancer screening images
  • Proficiency in computer-aided detection/diagnosis
  • Familiarity with cancer detection, pathology, patient management, quality control, and dictation for cancer staging
  • Ability to make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions
  • Use of latest information technology and scientific evidence
  • Appropriate clinical judgment and use of laboratory and imaging studies

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. Equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency training program
  • Eligibility for, or in possession of, Kentucky Medical License, and DEA license ABR eligible or ABR certification

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