Radiology Resident Per Diem Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group • Needham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: Provide medical supervision of all MRI examinations at the MRI Departments within Atrius Health (e.g. Kenmore, Norwood, Weymouth, Concord, or Chelmsford) Provide emergency medical treatment in the MRI Departments to patients who require such care Remain in the immediate vicinity of the MRI unit at all times during their scheduled shift. Check in with the MRI technologists upon arrival and before departure Provide consultation to the technical staff regarding the use of contrast agents for specific MRI exams as specified in the current Atrius Health protocols and policies, with backup as needed from the AH radiologist Provide, as requested, by either an Atrius Health MRI Technologist or a referring clinician, an initial evaluation of a MRI exam that may have questionable diagnostic findings, in consultation with an AH radiologist. Consult with the referring clinician and/or the on-call Atrius Health radiologist on the patient's findings to determine the immediate best and safest plan of care. Any such discussions shall be documented in the Epic by the resident, so that the radiologist providing the official interpretation can review these Obtain informed consent from any pregnant patient who chooses to undergo MRI, per Atrius Health policy Administer IV Lasix for MR programs, per department policy You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

• The Service Provider cannot participate in this program until they have undergone an orientation to the MRI Department that he/she will be working at and have a full understanding of Atrius Health policies and procedures
• Malpractice Insurance coverage - Signed Approval Letter from the Medical Physicians from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, or Other approved institution; and Certificate of Insurance
• Board eligible or certified by American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology
• Unrestricted licensure in the state of Massachusetts
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training in neuro, chest, pediatric, or abdominal imaging fellowship trained radiologists
• Proven excellent clinical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide medical supervision of all MRI examinations at the MRI Departments within Atrius Health (e.g. Kenmore, Norwood, Weymouth, Concord, or Chelmsford)
• Provide emergency medical treatment in the MRI Departments to patients who require such care
• Remain in the immediate vicinity of the MRI unit at all times during their scheduled shift.
• Check in with the MRI technologists upon arrival and before departure
• Provide consultation to the technical staff regarding the use of contrast agents for specific MRI exams as specified in the current Atrius Health protocols and policies, with backup as needed from the AH radiologist
• Provide, as requested, by either an Atrius Health MRI Technologist or a referring clinician, an initial evaluation of a MRI exam that may have questionable diagnostic findings, in consultation with an AH radiologist.
• Consult with the referring clinician and/or the on-call Atrius Health radiologist on the patient's findings to determine the immediate best and safest plan of care.
• Any such discussions shall be documented in the Epic by the resident, so that the radiologist providing the official interpretation can review these
• Obtain informed consent from any pregnant patient who chooses to undergo MRI, per Atrius Health policy
• Administer IV Lasix for MR programs, per department policy

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees