Academic Abdominal Radiologist

Salary

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Job Summary

Job Title :

Academic Abdominal Radiologist

Work Site : VGH / UBCH

VGH / UBCH

Status : Full-time

Full-time

Start Date : July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024

Compensation Type : Fee for Service

Fee for Service

Come work as an Academic Abdominal Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time clinical and academic Abdominal Radiologist with fellowship training in Abdominal Radiology to join a dynamic group of 35 academic radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic and interventional radiological services to Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital.

The successful applicant will be part of a six-member, high-volume Abdominal Imaging section. Responsibilities include provision of diagnostic services and non-vascular image-guided abdominal interventional procedures.

As an Academic Abdominal Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will :

• Participate equally in provision of abdominal on-call services at the Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital.
• Teaching activities include undergraduate instruction and supervision of residents in diagnostic radiology and affiliated specialties.

The Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program is based at Vancouver General Hospital, and currently accepts six clinical fellows annually.

In addition to teaching responsibilities to the fellows, there are many research opportunities available. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the section’s academic and administrative mandate.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience :

• The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent.
• The candidate must have completed fellowship training in Body / Abdominal Radiology (or equivalent).
• All applicants must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).
• All applicants must be eligible for licensure in the province of British Columbia.
• University appointment at the University of British Columbia will be granted in the clinical stream commensurate with previous rank / experience.
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- Desired
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities :

• Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of general ultrasound, abdominal CT and MRI, diagnostic abdominal fluoroscopy, and abdominal radiographs.
• Be proficient in ultrasound and CT- guided biopsy and drainage procedures.
• Be accredited and proficient in the reporting of CT Colonography examinations.
• Be familiar with the performance of MR fusion-Ultrasound guided prostate biopsy.
• Experience with 3T MRI, Advanced MRI, US and CT Techniques including MR or US Elastrography and Dual-Energy CT would be a significant advantage including research in these areas.
• Ability to interpret full body imaging would be an asset, not a requirement, in order to support remote Radiology service across the province of BC.
• Knowledge and research in AI would be an asset.

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor :