Diagnostic Radiologist

Company: Precision Talent Solutions
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Precision Talent Solutions is seeking a full-time BC/BE Radiologist in support of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood Military Base. CRDAMC is a state of the art 28-bed hospital with 5 primary care clinics, 4 Troop Medical Clinics and 22 specialty clinics and serves soldiers, family members, and retirees supported by Fort Hood. Located half way between Austin and Waco, the area is convenient to many venues and culinary delights.

Job Summary:

The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
• Perform and provide diagnostic interpretation of radiologic examinations.
• Provide diagnostic related to diagnostic imaging to other members of the medical staff.
• Full range of examination procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic work which would be performed by a diagnostic radiologist.
• Routine studies such as plain film interpretation normal range of fluoroscopic examination common invasive procedures interpretation of CT scans, MRI scans ultrasound and mammographic exams.

Core Duties:

The physical work demands moderate and heavy physical exertion on a regular basis, to include standing for prolonged periods, lifting a variety of heavy equipment, positioning and lifting disabled individuals, making frequent postural changes according to patient responses, and demonstrate tests or tasks which require coordination, dexterity, speed, strength, bilateral coordination, writing and keyboarding. In addition, the Radiologist shall perform all procedures and duties that are normal to the scope of that provider's particular specialty and for which privileges are granted by the MTF.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Review and interpret special procedures and nuclear medicine studies obtained on DoD beneficiaries from local and/or regional civilian medical centers, and Veterans Administration Hospitals within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt in the Department of Radiology if requested in writing by the Chief, Department of Radiology.
• Provide advice and opinions upon request by the Chief of Radiology in support of diagnostic interpretations of radiological examinations and procedures as provided in conjunction with patient care and treatment as provided by the contractor.
• Read STAT/"Wet" diagnostic studies within fifteen (15) minutes from the time the diagnostic studies are made available to the contract radiologist for interpretation. The response time on these diagnostic studies may be monitored by the COR at the government's discretion.
• Interpret all routine studies (including plain films, CT, US, nuclear medicine as available at the MTF) and submit a written report within twenty-four (24) hours after the study is performed.
• Accomplish fluoroscopic exams and special procedures on the daily schedule established at the direction of the Chief, Department of Radiology. These fluoroscopic exams and special procedures require same-day interpretation.
• Submit legible handwritten or dictated reports of the interpretation on Standard Form (SF 519-B) or other report forms, or electronic media, as required by the local Commander.
• Prepare all records and reports as may be required in support of services rendered and as required by the MTF Standing Operating Procedures, Federal law or Army regulation. All written reports/documentation shall be legible and shall be considered property of the government.
• Take part in hospital Quality Assurance Programs as required to meet the standards of the Joint Commission.
• Attend and participate in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities only to the extent that such attendance and participation is relative to his/her assigned cases and/or performance of contract services as determined by the Chief of the Department or other designated representative.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) training sufficient to satisfy requirement of appropriate licensing agencies.
• Facilitate patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers in accordance with policies and regulation of the MTF.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Must be a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited college approved by the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association or Doctor of Osteopathy from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
• Must have and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted license in one of the 50 states in the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Must have successfully completed of an internship and residency training in a US accredited U.S. Diagnostic Radiology Training Program.
• The Radiologist shall have been continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for the 2 years prior to the commencement of services under this contract.
• Certification: The provider must be board certified or board eligible in Diagnostic Radiology. Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Excellent Compensation!

Malpractice Insurance Provided!

Outstanding Ancillary Support Staff!

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