Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Radiology-Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Heersink School of Medicine - Open Rank - Radiology - Cardiopulmonary Imaging Title: Heersink School of Medicine‑Open Rank‑Radiology‑Cardiopulmonary Imaging Assignment Category: Full‑Time Rank: Open Rank Payroll Status: Faculty 12 The Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a radiologist to join the cardiopulmonary imaging section. In-person, remote, and hybrid employment opportunities are all possible in this role. UAB is a state‑of‑the‑art Academic Medical Center with a busy quaternary care clinical service consisting of ten dedicated cardiopulmonary radiologists who are responsible for interpreting 175,000 chest radiographs, 38,000 chest CTs, 1,600 cardiac MRIs, and over 1,500 cardiac CTs annually, in addition to performing approximately 180 thoracic interventional procedures under CT fluoroscopy guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in both thoracic and cardiac imaging and be interested in actively participating in teaching and research activities of the section as well as in collaboration with other departments. Qualified applicants should be ABR‑certified or eligible, have completed fellowship training in cardiopulmonary imaging or have proficient experience in cardiopulmonary radiology, and must be eligible to practice medicine in Alabama. Radiologists who may not be cardiothoracic fellowship trained, but have experience in these areas are also encouraged to apply. State‑of‑the‑art imaging equipment includes thirteen CT units (including two DS FORCE Siemens, three 256‑detector Philips and one GE Revolution 256 dual‑energy machines) and ten MR scanners, as well as fixed and mobile digital radiographic and fluoroscopic units. A photon‑counting CT will be installed in spring 2023. UAB is only one of few sites in the U.S. to have installed dynamic digital radiography (DDR) unit. Our Advanced Imaging Facility operates two time‑of‑flight GE 710 PET/CT scanners and a TR‑24 cyclotron, and a GE PET/MRI. A dedicated lab provides support for 3D imaging. Imaging viewing and interpretation are done via Philips IntelliSpace PACS and Nuance PowerScribe voice recognition software. The UAB Department of Radiology consists of 104 faculty members, including 20 physicists and PhD researchers. There are 30 diagnostic radiology residents and six integrated interventional radiology residents. We offer dedicated cardiopulmonary as well as a combined cardiopulmonary/abdomen fellowships. The department has a robust imaging informatics division and an artificial intelligence program with active participation by cardiopulmonary section members. There is strong emphasis on research and educational activities including supervision and teaching of residents, fellows and medical students along with mentorship. Academic rank, compensation, and tenure will depend on qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: MD, DO. Preferred Qualifications: not specified. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Special Instructions to Applicants: A pre‑employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable). Posting Number: F2589P. Open until filled: yes. #J-18808-Ljbffr