Radiologist

Locations: Tuba City, AZ

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$358,400 to $532,700 / Per Year

Open Period:12/22/2023 to 3/30/2024

Summary:Tuba City Regional Health Care Center relies on comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical imaging technologies and expertly trained imaging professionals to fulfill its mission of delivering excellent patient care. At the forefront of technological advancements, the Medical Imaging department uses the latest Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) technology to communicate with physicians and send imaging results via a secure Internet connection.

This state-of-the-art communication system improves efficiency and productivity across the hospital's many departments. LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE: • Live and work on the beautiful Navajo Reservation, near national parks and forests, canyon country, ski area a day trip away • The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and a rewarding career in an underserved area • Easy drive to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, Las Vegas • Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing • Excellent work/life balance • Very close, collaborative medical staff The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment. The Native American tribes located and served here are the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute. This mixture along with Anglo, Hispanic, and African American employees of the hospital and school systems make a pleasantly diverse community.

Duties:1. Determines based on patient's physical condition, history and symptomatology what radiological examinations are necessary for accurate diagnosis.

Prescribes x-rays for specific body areas to be taken by technologist. Administers any radiopaque substance, which the patient cannot take orally to render internal structures and organs visible to diagnostic x-ray or fluoroscopic screen. After study of developed x-ray or fluoroscopic images, evaluated findings, correlating them with other examinations and tests.

Records diagnosis and recommendation for inclusion in patient's record and forwards to attending physician. Serves as consultation to their physicians to interpret radiologic findings and assists in determining in the nature and the extent of further diagnostic studies. 2. Recommends methods and procedures for coordination of imaging studies services with other medical activities and advises on the kind and quantity of imaging studies personnel, supplies and equipment. 3.

May serve as Acting Chief of Radiology during the absence of the Director of Imaging Services (Director). Responsible to orient and oversee work provided by temporary or locum tenems radiology during the absence of the Director. Will be responsible to evaluate the performance of temporary radiologists and recommend to the Medical Executive Committee appropriate continued privileges. 4. Participates in teaching activities for the clinical staff, including residents in various specialties, and physical extender trainees.

Assists in training programs for field x-ray technicians to improve technical skills including knowledge of radiation protection. Provide regular onsite reading of films at two to four neighboring service units. 5. Assists in the monitoring and reporting of continuous Quality Improvement activities, meeting all the Joint Commission requirements. 6.

Prepare appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care; dictate discharge summaries and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and facilities. 7. Refer patients to appropriate contracted medical or other government facilities, providing full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided here. Coordinate and integrate information obtained into the ongoing health care program at TCRHCC and assure the provision of timely follow-up care as required. 8.

Handwriting must be legible. 9. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 10. Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield. 11.

Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) 12. Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Education: • A Medical Degree, MD or DO • Completion of a five (5) year residency program in Radiology • Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology License: Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any state within the United States, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Credentialing: Additional credentialing/privileging qualifications required for membership to the Medical Staff

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:2023-1217