Radiologist
Lower Brule, South Dakota, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Radiology
Salary $300.00 – $400.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Chinle, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/17/24
This is a 1 year locum contract to be performed at the Chinle, AZ Indian Health Service

Job Responsibilities

The contractor shall evaluate and interpret all diagnostic imaging examinations (including US, CT, and MRI) and prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings. Mammogram and obstetric ultrasound NOT required. The contractor shall reed required modalities in a timeframe consistent with industry average. The contractor shall perform a wide variety of common and special radiologic diagnostic roentgeonologic procedures. The contractor shall prepare interpreted studies reports using voice recognition technology and assess the adequacy of patient care and/or services rendered to identify causes of inadequacies and correct deficiencies.

The contractor shall provide consultant services to other department heads and visiting/contract physician to interpret radiological findings and assist in determining appropriate methods and extent of treatments necessary. The contractor shall provide only plain films at Tsaile and Pinon Health Stations.

The contractor's routine duties shall include providing medical care and public health services to individuals eligible for services provided by the IHS in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations within the service unit.

The contractor shall contact the ordering physician immediately if the interpretation of a study suggests a significant health risk to the individual. All other x-ray discrepancies (without major clinical significance) will be documented through a reporting system established in the Department of Radiology.

Qualifications

-48 months of residency radiology training
-Minimum 6 months experience
-Board certified with the American Board of Radiology
-DEA, CPR, BLS, ACLS and PALS are required

Working Hours

8a-5pm with potential for overtime