Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist, VGH

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time academic Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging, a dynamic group of 42 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic along with interventional radiologic services to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital, in affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC). VGH is the quaternary care center for the Province of British Columbia for thoracic surgery and lung transplantation, home to the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute and an Adult Level 1 Trauma Centre for British Columbia. We are seeking an academically oriented Cardiothoracic Radiologist with a strong interest and experience in teaching and research. A focus on high-quality clinical work and service is paramount. The Section operates a high-volume clinical practice, involving adult chest radiographs, thoracic and cardiac CTs, and thoracic and cardiac MRIs.

Requirements

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full/Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• The candidate must have completed fellowship training in both Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging.
• All applicants must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).
• Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of Chest Radiography, Thoracic and Cardiac CT and Cardiac and Thoracic MRI.
• Performing percutaneous interventional procedures (CT-guided transthoracic biopsies and preoperative localizations) is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Responsibilities

• Work with 4 full-time Cardiothoracic Radiologists.
• Play a key role in training diagnostic radiology residents, respirology residents and medical students who regularly rotate through the section.
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary meetings and collaboration.
• Perform and teach CT-guided transthoracic biopsies and pre-operative localizations.

Benefits

• employer-paid training
• leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior