Emergency Trauma Radiologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is seeking a locum Emergency Trauma Radiologist to join a dynamic group of 34 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic and interventional radiological services to VGH and the University of British Columbia Hospital, both integral parts of the University of British Columbia (UBC) hospital system. The successful candidate will be located at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital.

Our ER/TRAUMA section is one of the largest and most advanced academic Emergency Radiology groups in North America, and operates 24/7/365 from our reading room, which is centrally located within Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Our department is fully digital with state-of-the-art equipment such as our third generation dual-source/ dual-energy CT. All the members of our department are expected to engage fully in both the clinical and non-clinical activities of the section, including providing substantial contributions in research, education, and/or sectional administration. Teaching requirements include training a bright group of Residents and Emergency Radiology Fellows annually. We value our excellent collaborations with Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Trauma, Cardiology, Stroke and Critical care services along with our other radiology department subspecialty sections.

The successful candidate will enjoy a challenging practice including CT, US, MRI and General Radiography in a PACS environment within VGH and UBC Hospitals. The remuneration and vacation arrangements are competitive for this geographic region. Apply today to join our team!

Requirements

• MD degree (or equivalent)
• Fellowship training in Emergency Trauma Radiology
• Eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia
• Currently certified by, or eligible for certification by, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Canadian Medical Protective Association – Mandatory
• Demonstrated experience in Cardiac CT with at least a Level 2 Cardiac CT certification
• Accomplished track record in clinical teaching at the medical student, resident, and Fellowship level
• Experience in all aspects of MRI and CT including body and neuroradiology
• Experience in Dual-Energy CT
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of contemporary low-dose CT techniques
• Experience in working with and developing relationships in industry
• In-depth knowledge of educational and radiological information technology systems
• Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently in a high volume and fast paced practice
• Willingness and capacity to image and interpret all organ systems including neurologic, thoracic, vascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, gynecologic, early obstetric, and cross cover other subspecialty sections

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Anaesthesia experience
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Proven academic track record with an established research portfolio is strongly preferred
• Fellowship training is strongly preferred, or several years of substantial Emergency Radiology experience in an accredited Level 1 Trauma Center

Responsibilities

• Engage fully in both the clinical and non-clinical activities of the section
• Provide substantial contributions in research, education, and/or sectional administration
• Training a bright group of Residents and Emergency Radiology Fellows annually
• Image and interpret all organ systems including neurologic, thoracic, vascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, gynecologic, early obstetric, and cross cover other subspecialty sections

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees