Physician - Diagnostic

If you love the BBQ, enjoy music/art, and appreciate the military-look no further and come care for veterans as a Diagnostic Radiologist

The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to:

Duties:

• The radiologist should be experienced in the interpretation of diagnostic radiologic studies to include modalities of computed tomography, general radiography, fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, DEXA, and ultrasonography. Experience and ability to perform procedures such as imaging guided biopsies and drainages, pain procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, and arthrography is desirable although not required.
• Eligible for academic appointment to provide training, mentoring, and supervision to UMKC School of Medicine radiology residents
• The radiologist will be responsible for performing formal study interpretation, radiologic procedures, conferences/tumor board representation, and professional consultation
• Participation in staff meetings and service or facility level committees/boards, when assigned.
• Maintain VA training and credentialing requirements, participation in the FPPE/OPPE process, participation in peer review, uphold integrity of Protected Health Information.
• Facilitates clinic staff productivity and maintains acceptable personal clinical productivity as determined by national productivity goals and the Service Chief.
• Shared responsibility of review and establishment of imaging protocols; review and protocol of imaging requests; ensuring appropriate preps and medication are ordered; technical oversight and feedback for the technologist performing the examinations; overall safety of imaging patients including oversight of contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions.
• Utilization of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.