Radiologist

MD/DO - Radiologist

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One visit to Portsmouth, Virginia and you'll be hooked. Amble along our famous Seawall. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods. Go antiquing. Take in some art. Stand inside a giant soap bubble at the largest children's museum in the state. And did we mention that Portsmouth is home to some of the most delightful restaurants in the region? Many of Portsmouth's attractions are clustered within easy walking distance of each other, making it the perfect place to spend a day. And with its central location, it's easy to get to just a quick ferry ride from downtown Norfolk, a just minutes from Virginia Beach, and Colonial Williamsburg.

Naval Medical center Portsmouth, Virginia has proudly served the military and their families since 1830 making it the Navy's oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy medical system. Nationally acclaimed, this state of the art medical center with ten branch clinics offers premier research and teaching programs designed to prepare new doctors, nurses and hospital corpsmen for the future. This patient driven TRICARE facility is entrusted with the health readiness of the United States armed forces. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, proudly serving those who serve us so well.

Position Overview (Duties Include But Are Not Limited To)

• Provide a full range of radiology procedures in accordance with the core privileges granted by the Commanding Officer. The HCW shall possess the requisite skills necessary to be granted supplemental privileges sufficient for performance of the procedures for which they are approved.
• Perform interpretation of routine radiographic studies including the chest, abdomen, extremities, head, and neck.
• Perform interpretation of special radiographic studies including fluoroscopic procedures (barium swallow, upper gastrointestinal studies, small bowel follow through, etc.); radiographic procedures of the genitourinary tract, and musculoskeletal system.
• Perform interpretation of myelograms of the lumbar and thoracic spine using fluoroscopic guidance.
• Perform and interpret results of ultrasound examinations (abdominal, small parts, vascular, pelvic, musculoskeletal and neurological studies) and ultrasound guided procedures.
• Perform and interpret computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures and scans.
• Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Clinically direct and teach other medical staff and provide educational lectures and participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocol.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Participate in the provision of monthly in-service training to non-health care-practitioner members of the clinical and administrative staff on subjects germane to the HCW's specialty.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited graduate school of Medicine.
• Must have successfully completed a residency program in Radiology.
• Possess and maintain a current Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology accredited by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Must be in good standing, and under no restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held.
• Must maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

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