Diagnostic Radiologist (Body Image)

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC•Portsmouth, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist specializing in Breast/Women’s Imaging. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. The department operates 24/7, 365 days a year, requiring services any day and any time. Standard shifts are 8.5 to 12.5 hours, including a 30-minute unpaid meal break. A typical work week is five days, from 0730 to 1630, but services may also include weekends and holidays. A typical month includes one to two weekend shifts and one to two weeknight shifts. Weekend (Day/Evening) and weekday evening shifts are scheduled monthly. One week of six night shifts (1900-0100) may be scheduled quarterly. Work hours can be flexible to ensure no more than 110 hours are worked in a two-week period per FTE. On-call services (off-site) are also required, involving general radiology on nights and weekends, including holidays, with a resident physician handling in-house call. On-call duties typically involve two to three days per month, requiring a response to pages within 10 minutes and image interpretation via teleradiology within 30 minutes, or returning to the hospital if needed. On-call cases cover all organ systems and modalities. On-call services begin at the end of the night shift and continue until 0730 the following day. Three-day weekends are split among staff radiologists. The on-call physician responds to an average of one to two calls per period, with an average of one or fewer calls requiring a facility visit per period. The on-call schedule is provided one month in advance. Overage hours may be required for patient safety or continuity of care, invoiced separately.

Requirements

Be current/proficient in Fluoroscopy or Ultrasound/Body Imaging.
Possess and maintain a current Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology accredited by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Possess a fellowship in Body or Abdominal Imaging/Fluoroscopic Imaging OR have experience in Body Imaging/Fluoroscopic Imaging within the past 36 months.

Responsibilities

Perform and interpret 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.
Provide academic instruction, including lectures, to all radiology residents and fellows (no more than 40% of the time).
Perform interpretation of ultrasound examinations (abdominal, small parts, vascular, pelvic, musculoskeletal, and neurological studies) and ultrasound guided procedures.
Perform interpretation of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams.
Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
Practice aseptic techniques as necessary and comply with infection control guidelines.
Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols.
Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.
Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights.
Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the MTF.
Actively participate in the MTF’s Performance Improvement Program.
Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employees.
Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
Operate and manipulate automated systems such as MHS Genesis, ADS, and Clinical Information System (CIS).
Participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions.
Maintain DOD email account as directed and be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties.
Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required.