Physician - Radiology Diagnostic (Mammography)

About the role

The Physician-Radiologist provides medical imaging interpretation of studies and related procedures to adult patients at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS). Assist in educating residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, professional radiology consultative services; guide residents, fellows, attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.
• Serve as supervisor to radiology residents or fellows; monitor progress and assess appropriate core competencies or school objectives.
• Interpret and record all studies performed within the Imaging Service; verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant findings; maintain timeliness of image interpretation.
• Implement all appropriate quality assurance/improvement measures.
• Aid in treatment plans by utilizing interventional devices for injections.
• Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service.
• Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients.
• Supervise residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation.
• Complete peer review processes and document accurately; report findings to the Imaging Service Chief as appropriate.
• Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues.
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, VA, VHA, and facility policies or regulations.
• Provide call coverage as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief.

Qualifications

• Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
• Completed a Fellowship in Mammography.
• Current Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualification to perform and interpret breast imaging and procedures in all modalities is required.
• Experience with breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Significant experience with Breast Imaging interpretation.