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Staff Physician Interventional Radiology

Employer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Closing date
Feb 15, 2020

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Specialty
Radiology / Imaging
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent

Responsibilities Administrative activities such as peer review and other activities as required. In charge of ongoing performance review and accounts payable of services performed by contract interventionalists. Provides radiology support for boards and committees as required.

Performing vascular and non-vascular interventions, including but not limited to, interventional oncology (TACE, Y90, RFA, biopsies), peripheral vascular disease (thrombolysis, PTA, stenting), pain management (facet injections, kyphoplasty,), and chronic liver disease (TIPS);

  • 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;
  • Providing for the overall safety of imaging patients, including oversight of contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions; 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, and technical oversight for technologists;
  • Provides oversight for overall safety of patients including establishing protocols, contrast administration and response to adverse patient reactions, timely interpretation and communication of imaging results, and notifications of critical findings;
  • Participates in additional research and administrative duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief;
  • Performs myelograms, arthrograms Lumbar Punctures, and 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 Educate both residents and fellows while performing the above duties in an apprentice type learning environment. Provides both didactic and case-centric lectures at regular intervals. Participate in academic fulfillment missions such as the publishing of peer reviewed publications, case reports, and/or pursue grant submissions. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/29/2019.

Basic Requirements:

  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
  • The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Physical requirements outlined below.

Preferred Experience: Board Certification/Eligibility is preferred, as the New Mexico VAHCS is affiliated with the University of New Mexico and is an academic facility. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over): Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted

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