Consultant Pediatric Radiologist (Ref#001M)

• SA
• Full-time
• Published: 2020-08-18 17:03:55Z

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the provision of care to referred patients, education of Medical Residents and Fellows, research activities and administrative duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes primary responsibility for the care of patients referred for Radiological exams or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Ensuring exams are indicated and appropriate based on the available information (risk vs. benefits assessment)
  • Performance of exams and procedures
  • Dictation of results
  • Verification of reports
• Minimizes patient exposure to ionizing radiation according to ALARA principles outlined in the hospital Radiation Safety Manual.
• Is responsible for the timely completion, completeness and accuracy of Radiological reports.
• Supervises Residents and Fellows and ensures that their assigned work is performed within the scope of clearly defined and approved program guidelines.
• Provides consultation to other services upon request.
• Is available for on-call and call-back service when scheduled for such duties.
• Responds to pages and calls in a time frame that is within organizational policy.
• Conducts education for residents and fellows and participates in the Department's educational activities.
• Participates in research activities.
• Accepts and undertakes administrative and other assignments from the Section Head or Chairman.
• Abides by hospital medical staff bylaws, and all relevant rules, regulations and policies.
• Attends Section, Department, and Organization staff meetings.
• Follows all related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and other's education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Must have graduated from a recognized medical school.
• Seven (7) years of postgraduate training in specialty or subspecialty plus post-training experience required.
• Doctor of Medicine