Radiologist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing duties as a full-time staff Radiologist with responsibility for performing and interpreting general and special diagnostic radiologic procedures including Mammography, CT, MRI, and ultrasonography and act as lead interpreting Physician for the FDA approved mammography program at the Oyáte Health Center (OHC).

Essential Functions And Professional Behavior Expectations

• Diagnose and treat illness or injury through the use of medical imaging techniques.
• Recommend methods and procedures for coordination of radiological services with other medical activities and advise on the kind and quantity of personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Perform all the responsibilities of a radiologist including performing all non-fluoroscopic procedures; interpret all radiologic or other imaging examinations.
• Evaluate Patients' medical history to ensure tests will not cause harm; suggest alternative diagnostic techniques when necessary.
• Consult with providers concerning which radiologic examinations are necessary for accurate diagnosis based on the patient's physical condition, history, and symptomatology.
• Responsible for the evaluation and comprehensive interpretive reports of findings for general, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and mammography exams.
• Serve as consultant to clinicians in interpreting radiologic findings and assist in determining nature and extent of diagnosis through proper sequential application of various diagnostic modalities.
• Consult with providers concerning referrals of patients requiring highly specialized services to other hospitals.
• Prescribe x-rays for specific body areas to be taken by technologist.
• Administer contrast substances when necessary.
• Administer or maintain conscious sedation during and after procedures.
• Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems; analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
• Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
• Record diagnosis and recommendations for inclusion in patient's record and forwards to attending physician when appropriate.
• Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments; explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
• Serve as an offsite teleradiologist for facilities that do not have on-site radiologists.
• Participate in clinic quality improvement activities.
• Participate in meetings and represent OHC as required.
• Utilize EHR with accurate timely notes to ensure required documentation is entered for billing and referrals; collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examinations results.
• Maintain compliance with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Act of 1974.

Professional Behavior

• Effectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet the demands of the position.
• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTCHB staff.
• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.
• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors, and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision if needed.
• Exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Promote an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free lifestyle.
• Adhere to GPTCHB policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Able to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
• Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.