Diagnostic Radiologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Diagnostic Radiologist (Imaging Service)

• Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Description

The VA is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist to provide image interpretation and image-guided procedure support within Diagnostic Radiology, delivering patient-centered care. Responsibilities include reviewing exam requests for appropriateness, prescribing and adjusting exam protocols, overseeing technical image quality, and providing clinical oversight of medication administration (including contrast and imaging preps). The role also includes safety oversight (radiation and MRI), infection control resource support, and participation in quality assurance/performance improvement and clinical conferences.

Responsibilities

• Review exam requests for appropriateness

• Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed

• Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists

• Provide clinical oversight of medication administration relevant to imaging

• Serve as a resource for radiation and MRI safety

• Serve as a resource for infection control practices

• Participate in peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria, and performance improvement

• Interpret imaging exams using comparison/correlation with clinical information and generate clinical reports in CPRS

• Provide timely reports to the care team based on clinical importance/acuity

• Consult with providers on exam selection and results

• Participate in clinical conferences (e.g., Tumor Board)

• Obtain and document relevant clinical history/exam findings; provide education and disclosures; obtain informed consent; enter orders in CPRS

• Coordinate patient care and communicate time-sensitive/major results promptly

• Maintain continuing education and integrate current evidence-based resources

• Participate in imaging and general medical staff meetings and committee assignments

• Support academic affiliations and teaching programs (technologists, assistants, medical students, residents)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays; plus possible CME absence)

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

• Recruitment/relocation incentives: Sign-on bonus may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Education loan repayment award amount up to $200,000 (subject to EDRP approval and eligibility; former EDRP participants ineligible)