Radiology Consultant

Summary

Responsible to review symptoms and recommend treatments. Their area of expertise is in using medical imaging techniques, which include magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), computed tomography (CTs), X-rays, ultrasound, and fusion imaging.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (RCPS-C)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes primary responsibility for the care of patients referred for Radiological exams or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • • Ensuring exams are indicated and appropriate based on available information (risk vs.
      benefits assessment
    • Performance of exams and procedures
    • Dictation of results.
    • Verification of reports
• Minimizes patient exposure to ionizing radiation according to ALARA principles outlined in the hospital Radiation Safety Manual.
• Is responsible for the timely completion, completeness and accuracy of Radiological reports.
• Supervises Residents and Fellows and ensures that their assigned work is performed within the
  scope of clearly defined and approved program guidelines.
• Provides consultation to other services upon request.
• Is available for on-call and call-back service when scheduled for such duties.
• Responds to pages and calls in a time frame that is within organizational policy.
• Conducts education for residents and fellows and participates in the Department’s educational
  activities.
• Participates in research activities.
• Accepts and undertakes administrative and other assignments from the Section Head or Chairman.
• Abides by hospital medical staff bylaws, and all relevant rules, regulations and policies.
• Attends Section, Department, and Organization staff meetings.
• Follows all related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and other’s education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.