Breast Imaging Radiologist

Quick Facts

Onsite Breast Imaging Radiologist role at the Atlanta VA Medical Center with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm). Responsibilities include interpreting mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, guiding diagnostic procedures, and documenting care in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR). No weekends or call.

Description

Provide onsite breast imaging radiology services to VA patients. Interpret and report mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI; identify and diagnose breast abnormalities including malignancies; and support next-day case review and clinical consultations. Communicate results per VHA Directive 1088 and participate in follow-up, QA/QI, and peer review.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite breast imaging radiology services to VA patients.
• Interpret and report on mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
• Perform and/or guide diagnostic breast imaging procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and diagnose breast abnormalities, including malignancies.
• Review imaging orders and next-day cases as needed (minimum 2 hours daily when required).
• Provide clinical consultation to referring providers regarding imaging results and care plans.
• Communicate test results to patients and providers per VHA Directive 1088.
• Participate in post-procedure follow-up and complication management.
• Document all care in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with VA policy.
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities.
• Attend required meetings (QI Committee quarterly; service leadership or staff meetings monthly or as directed) and complete peer reviews (~4 hours per month).
• Maintain compliance with patient safety standards, infection control requirements, privacy, and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Board Certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
• NPI report printout.
• Active AHA BLS and ACLS.
• Active DEA license.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation.

Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule; no weekends or call.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Compensation listed as 1099 with weekly pay.