Mammography Physician
@ Veterans Health AdministrationMammography Physician
About the job
Join our medical center in Aurora, Colorado, as a Mammography Physician focusing on imaging interpretation, resident mentorship, and quality care in a vibrant community setting.
Requirements
- Expertise in radiology consults
- Mentoring residents or fellows
- Interpretation of medical imaging
- Knowledge of quality assurance
Qualifications
- Medical license in relevant state
- Radiology certification
- Experience in imaging modalities
- Strong communication skills
Full job description
- Provide expert, professional radiology consultative services; guide residents, fellows, attending physicians and other staff in the associated complexities and proper uses of radiology diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.
- Mentor radiology residents or fellows; monitor progress and assess their appropriate core competencies or school objectives.
- Interpret and record all studies performed within the Imaging Service; verbally contact responsible clinicians on all potentially significant findings; maintain timeliness of image interpretation.
- Implement all appropriate quality assurance/improvement measures.
- Examine internal structures and functions of organ systems to assist in diagnoses after correlation of imaging findings with other related imaging examinations or procedures.
- Aid in treatment plans by utilization of interventional devices for injections.
- Primary focus of practice is the interpretation of medical imaging studies in multiple modalities and areas of expertise.
- Protocol clinical orders to ensure accurate, appropriate imaging related to Veteran history and reason for study.
- Timely reporting of findings to include verbal discussion with referring clinicians regarding findings and final verification of proofread dictations.
- Complete mandatory training as stipulated by ECHCS and CME requirements specific to the service.
- Collaborate with other health care resources to ensure timely and appropriate care of patients.
- Educate residents and fellows in the medical imaging environment of a Medical Center with Academic Affiliation.
- Complete peer review processes and document accurately; report findings to the Imaging Service Chief as appropriate.
- Function as the liaison between the Chief of Imaging and Sub-specialty services on clinical issues.
- Adhere to all applicable Federal, VA, VHA, and facility policies or regulations.
- Assist other staff assigned to the Imaging Service as needed.
- Provide call coverage as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief.
Welcome to the Aurora, Colorado Gateway to the Rockies!
- We embrace everything that makes our community so unique, and we welcome you to discover what makes Aurora, Colorado a premier destination.
- Discover the great outdoors, ethnic eateries, shopping, special events, and entertainment options that create memories that last a lifetime .
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