Radiologist

Locations: Fort Defiance, AZ

Type:
Tribal

Salary Range:Salary Negotiable

Open Period:1/1/2025 until filled

Summary:FORT DEFIANCE, AZ - The hiring freeze on all Federal civilian employees through the Executive Branch of the United States President's Office does not apply to Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. This exemption is in accordance with the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638 (1975), which grants Indian tribes the authority to contract with the Federal government for programs serving tribal members and other eligible individuals. FDIHB, Inc. participates in the Indian Health Services Scholar and Loan Repayment Program, utilizes Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage, and operates as a multi-state licensure healthcare system. Interested candidates (FM & IM Physicians, Dentists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, General Surgeons, Mid-Level providers and Registered Nurses) can view current job openings on the FDIHB, Inc. Careers Page at https://www.fdihb.org/careers.

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Duties:ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides written and oral interpretations of medical images for x-ray, Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) (CT), digital mammography in real time for diagnostic exams, ultrasounds, and MRI. Provides immediate telephone consultation with physicians to report abnormal findings that could alter the treatment and care of a patient. Determines radiological examinations necessary based on patient's physical condition, history and symptomology, for accurate diagnosis. Prescribes x-rays for specific body areas to be taken by the 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. Evaluates findings after studying developed x-ray or fluoroscopic images, correlates them with other examinations and tests. Records diagnosis and recommendations for inclusion in patient's record, and forwards to attending physician. Serves as a consultant to other physicians to interpret radiologic findings, and assists in determining the nature and the extent of further diagnostic studies. Serves as a consultant to other physicians to interpret radiologic findings, and assists in determining the nature and the extent of further diagnostic studies. Recommends methods and procedures for coordination of roentgenologic services with other medical activities, advises on required personnel, supplies and equipment. Orients and oversees work provided by temporary Radiologists. Assumes responsibility in evaluating the performance of temporary Radiologists and recommends to the Medical Executive Committee appropriate continued privileges. Participates in teaching activities for the clinical staff, residents in various specialties and Staff Physicians. Assists in training programs for field Radiology Technologist to improve technical skills including knowledge of radiation protection. Assists in the monitoring and reporting of continuous Quality Improvement activities, meeting all CMS requirements. Performs quarterly in-house peer review on interpretations from electronic images to meet CMS or equivalent accreditation organization requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS Experience: No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as identified in the education qualifications listed below. Education: Completion of an accredited Medical School Program. Completion of an accredited Radiology Residency Program. Board Eligible or Board Certification from the American Board of Radiology. Active, unrestricted Medical License from any U.S. State or Territory. Please email degree or transcripts to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:RADIO001694