Radiologist

Position Description

About Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences:

Mission

The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.

Vision

To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.

• To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.

• To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

• Brief Radiologist Overview:

The Institute of Forensic Sciences (IFS) is implementing a new computerized tomography (CT) scanning service to expedite / enhance forensic decedent examinations. IFS is seeking experienced radiologists to provide part-time consulting services, assisting staff pathologists and anthropologists with CT scan interpretation and findings. This will be an initial one-year contract, with potential renewal each year after.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• For first six months of implementation, contracted radiologist will attend (either in person or virtually) daily case conference meetings to review CT scans with staff while decedent examination decisions are made and to assist with comparing physical examination results with CT scans.

• Thereafter, contracted radiologist will be available virtually to review CT scans as needed to assist with staff decision-making and CT interpretation.

• Assist with formulating CT scan software to ensure it provides all information necessary to make pathology examination decisions, without being overly broad to include information that is not needed for IFS purposes.

• Assist Morgue Technicians to ensure pre-set CT scans are adequate and capture all information necessary and assist with any equipment changes that may be required.

• Other duties as assigned.

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

• Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or emailADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited U.S. medical or foreign equivalent

Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience in general radiology and the interpretation of CT scans

Licensure:

• Board eligible in Radiology by the American Board of Medical Specialists licensed to practice medicine in Texas

• Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in the reading and interpreting of X-Rays and CT scans, prior use of CT imaging software

• Basic understanding of general anatomic pathology and other medical and surgical specialties

• Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff to assist with the reading and interpretation of CT scans

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while still being available during pre-determined times to assist staff

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

• Contract

• $140/ hr for up to 1000 hrs /year

• Hours will vary based on needs of Department and agreed upon schedule

Work Environment:

• Morgue/ office setting

• Routine exposure to deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence, natural disease, environmental hazards, and toxins

• May be exposed to biohazardous materials and offensive odors

Physical Demands:

• Requires physical strength to push, pull, and lift between 10-20 pounds if needed

Reports To:

• Deputy Chief Medical Examiner

Location:

• Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

1861 Old Spanish Trail

Houston, TX 77054

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.