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

Overview Position Number: 311250000.00801 School/College: School of Medicine 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. Practice setting and workload 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, 1600 cardiac MRIs, and >1500 cardiac CTs annually, in addition to performing approximately 180 thoracic interventional procedures under CT fluoroscopy guidance. Qualifications ABR-certified or eligible Fellowship training in cardiopulmonary imaging or proficient experience in cardiopulmonary radiology Eligible to practice medicine in Alabama Radiologists who may not be cardiothoracic fellowship trained but have experience in these areas are encouraged to apply Facilities and equipment 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 one of few sites in the US to have installed dynamic digital radiography (DDR). 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. Department and educational programs 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 fellowship programs. The department has a robust imaging informatics division and an Artificial Intelligence program with active participation by cardiopulmonary section members. There is a strong emphasis on research and educational activities including supervision and teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students along with mentorship. About UAB Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, UAB is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with significant research awards and employment. Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr