RADIOLOGIST

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

***APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE***

***RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED***

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.

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.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.