Physician-Interventional Radiologist

Job Title

IR Physician

Duties

The IR physician is knowledgeable in universal precautions, certified in ACLS, aseptic techniques, procedures related to radiography and ionizing radiation, Time Out/safety procedures, and is able to identify factors that may contraindicate an imaging procedure. The incumbent will perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Performance and interpretation of image-guided vascular and non-vascular diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Performance of moderate sedation as needed for imaging procedures.
• Prescription & administration of contrast materials; and management and treatment of contrast reactions.
• Interpret CT, CTA, US, MR, MRA, plain films, and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Participate in Quality Management activities such as film quality review, clerical checks, peer review and other activities as required.
• Participates in assigned conferences, such as Vascular and tumor boards.
• Participates and stays current in continuing education as required to maintain credentials.
• Use the electronic medical record and the electronic protocoling application as needed.
• Call coverage.
• Supervise trainees (students, residents, fellows).
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief

Total Rewards

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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Variable