UNIV - Cardiothoracic Imaging Radiologist - Department of Radiology

Job Description

The Department of Radiology at MUSC is seeking a radiologist to join the Cardiothoracic Radiology Division to accommodate expanded growth in pulmonary and cardiac imaging. The division consists of fellowship-trained radiologists who interpret chest radiographs, CTs, and MRIs for thoracic and cardiovascular patients. Members are well-represented on national and international professional societies and all have a passion for teaching and/or research.

Highlights of the Division and Department

• Recently installed Sectra PACS with fully integrated Power Scribe Dictation and EPIC HER
• At-home workstations for faculty allowing flexible work schedules and remote call options
• State-of-the-art equipment including Siemens NAETOM Alpha Photon Counting CT and several 1.5T and 3T Cardiac-capable MRI scanners
• Collaborative partnerships with pulmonary medicine, adult and pediatric cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and oncology services
• Large outstanding radiology residency program with 6-8 residents per month on service
• MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center is an NCI-designated cancer center and recipient of the ACR’s Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence accreditation
• Innovative medical student radiology rotation
• The Radiology Department consists of 55 faculty, including 6 physicists and PhD faculty, and 7 cardiothoracic radiologists
• The department does 400,000 examinations a year and grows at 7-9% per year

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in both thoracic and cardiac imaging
• Interested in actively participating in teaching and/or research activities
• Abruptly certified or eligible
• Completed fellowship training in cardiopulmonary imaging
• Able to obtain a permanent medical license in South Carolina

What We Offer

• Excellent clinical, research, and teaching opportunities
• Clinician educator position with tenure track
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment, supported by a strong Siemens partnership
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
• Generous accrued leave and holiday benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (frequent)
• Ability to work indoors (continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (infrequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions (frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity (continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (infrequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (infrequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (infrequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (frequent)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (frequent)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (frequent)