Radiologist

Job Title: Radiologist

Reports to: CEO

Status: Exempt

Pay: To determine our range, we consider as many of the following data points as are available to us: external market salary survey data, internal data in terms of comparable roles and our budget for the position. What we have posted is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay: $450,000 -$550,000 annually

Summary: A Great Lakes Medical Imaging Radiologist is part of a team of partners and staff radiologists that diagnose and treat the patients seen throughout the Great Lakes and Kaleida Health/ECMC system. They are the expert resource for the support staff, PSRs, and technologists regarding patient care and diagnosis. This position is responsible for providing written interpretation for a variety of imaging modalities in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The Great Lakes Way

Mindset, Values, and Behaviors

MINDSET: Compassion, at every interaction

Patient Care- Customer Service

• Greet with eye contact and share a smile.
• Interact with patients at their pace and level.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion when interacting with patients.
• Act on opportunities to go above and beyond.

Quality- Strive for Excellence

• Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
• Ask for, accept, and use feedback.
• Anticipate and prevent potential problems.
• Be responsible and efficient with Great Lakes resources (time, scheduling, property, equipment, etc.).
• Take personal responsibility for your work area and the quality of your work.
• Look for and act on opportunities for continuous improvement.

Teamwork- Perform as One Team

• Speak positively about Great Lakes, team members, and patients.
• Recognize and share successes of the Great Lakes Way in action.
• Proactively offer to help others.
• Be flexible and embrace changes with a positive attitude.
• Contribute to a fun, energetic, and positive work environment.
• Practice blameless problem solving, assuming the positive intentions of others.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Performing a full range of radiographic procedures/studies as authorized by delineated clinical privileges including, but not limited to, conventional x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and CT.
• Performing fluoroscopic procedures/special procedures according to established protocols.
• Timely interpretation and communication of imaging results (including entry into digital medical record and verbal notification of critical findings)
• Providing consultation services, comparative reports, and participating in clinical conferences/committees as requested by referring physicians.
• Participating in quality control/quality management (including department and hospital level peer reviews)
• Reviews IR consults including utilization management, ensuring appropriate pre- and post-procedural workups.
• Technical oversight for technologists
• Provides oversight for overall safety of patients including establishing protocols, contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions.
• Participates in additional research and administrative duties, as assigned.
• Provide radiology call coverage off hours, as assigned.
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times when handling patient images
• Work efficiently and collaboratively with other GLMI team members and their respective departments
• Participate with facility inspections and accreditations, in conjunction with support staff
• Regular attendance in meetings and vendor meetings, as needed.
• Participation in implementation of new software or hardware, as needed.
• Other duties as needed

Specialties:

• Diagnostic: General Radiology, various specialties such as:
  • Breast
  • MRI breast biopsy
  • Stereotactic biopsy
  • Ultrasound-guided biopsy and aspiration
  • Comfortable with 3-D mammography
  • Diagnostic breast MRI & ultrasound
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Body Imaging (urology focused)
• Interventional: The treatment and diagnosis of diseases with imaging technology.
  • Performs myelograms, arthrograms, lumbar punctures
  • Performs CT guided and/or ultrasound guided and/or fluoroscopy guided biopsies
  • Provides on-call coverage for emergency general and/or Interventional Radiology procedures as assigned.
  • Provides oversight of inventory management in Interventional Radiology.
  • General Radiology coverage when time permits during the day and on call

Necessary Skills:

• Board-certified radiologist with current, state-required license
• Strong data entry skills when inputting imaging data
• Strong computer skills including use of information systems and Google based programs
• Problem solving skills
• Strong oral communication skills including both phone and in person
• Strong customer service skills and diplomacy
• Experience in radiology or medical terminology

Qualifications:

• D. / D.O. license
• Board Certified Radiologist with completion of fellowship
• Current valid ACLS and BLS Certification
• Three years of direct clinical experience
• Significant experience with computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and/or nuclear medicine/positron emission tomography
• Outstanding references indicating a strong history of ethical patient care, exemplary job performance, outstanding collaborative skills, and technical excellence
• Detail oriented with a passion for precision
• Good bedside manner, demonstrating understanding of patients' concerns