Staff Radiologist: Serving Our nations Heroes under the Twisted Oaks on the Bay

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise: "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" — by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

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Major Duties and responsibilities: The radiologist's scope of practice includes but is not limited to:

• Reviews imaging orders and consults. Obtains patient histories from electronic medical records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring physicians.
• Determines the appropriate diagnostic imaging modality and protocols.
• Communicates with specialized imaging staff of the selected protocols and provides various levels of supervision based on the individual's qualifications and scope of practice.
• Serves as a subject-matter expert on imaging examinations and procedures for referring physicians. Makes recommendations in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions based on their extensive knowledge of medicine.
• Follows professional industry standards while protocoling examinations, prescribing contrast, medication, and radiation doses.
• Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, over sedation, bleeding, or adverse reactions.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high or in areas of low productivity because of an ineffective process.
• Participates in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
• Educates imaging staff on new processes, examinations, techniques, or procedures learned. Accepts poor imaging quality and techniques sparingly. Identifies and reports poor image quality or performance using appropriate control channels.
• Active participation in the radiation safety program.
• Adheres to ALARA principles.
• Administers radiation with occupational, patient, and public safety in mind.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00 am to 4:30 pm

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.