Physician (Regular Ft) - Diagnostic Radiologist

Job Title

Diagnostic Radiologist

Job Description

The diagnostic radiologist ensures timely delivery of quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatient, residential, and outpatient care in accordance with VHA and Health Care System standards. Attends/participates in various meetings and committees at multiple levels within the VA enterprise. Establishing plans and policies which are consistent with federal regulations, VHA Directives, and The Joint Commission standards. Collaborates with the ACOS, Diagnostic Imaging Service to develop and execute a strategic plan and annual budget for the Diagnostic Imaging Service. Achieves productivity to ensure the average workload of the service meets VHA defined benchmarks. Evaluates current supply and demands of resources to effectively utilize current inventory, realign when necessary, and construct justification/recommendations when necessary. This includes facility space, equipment, supplies and staffing. Supports the ACOS, Diagnostic Imaging Service to identify new equipment requirements and facility space requests to ensure timely submissions. Works with the Engineering Service staff to facilitate associated activities. Responsible for compliance of the VASTLHCS Radiation Safety Program. Responsible for the financial management of the Diagnostic Imaging Service. Recommends privileging requirements for the performance of radiologic, MRI, and ultrasound procedures, based on training and/or experience, current competence and health status, as well as consideration of any information related to medical malpractice allegations or judgments, loss of medical staff membership, loss and/or reduction of clinical privileges, or challenges to licensure. Reviews imaging orders and consults. Obtains patient histories from electronic medical records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring physicians. Determines the appropriate diagnostic imaging modality and protocols. Communicates with specialized imaging staff of the selected protocols and provides various levels of supervision based on the individual's qualifications and scope of practice. Serves as a subject matter expert on imaging examinations and procedures for referring physicians. Makes recommendations in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions based on their extensive knowledge of medicine. Follows professional industry standards while protocoling examinations, prescribing contrast, medication, and radiation doses. Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, over sedation, bleeding, or adverse reactions. Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high or in areas of low productivity because of an ineffective process. Participates continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise. Educates imaging staff new processes, examinations, techniques, or procedures learned. Active participation of the radiation safety program. Adheres to ALARA principles. Administers radiation with occupational, patient, and public safety in mind.