Physician (Radiologist Mammography)

1 month ago

Atlanta, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more



Duties

The radiologist may serve a dual role as a breast imager and interpreter of general diagnostic radiology examinations. The diagnostic radiologist provides a spectrum of image interpretation, image-guided procedures, and patient care services within the specialty of Diagnostic Radiology and possesses additional subspecialty expertise in Mammography/Breast Imaging. The LIP must meet the initial certification, Continuing Education Units (CEU) and continuing experience FDA regulations as indicated in the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) (Pub. L.102-539).

The Breast Imager is responsible for working independently and in collaboration with the Mammography Lead Interpreting Physician (LIP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American College of Radiology (ACR), National Radiology Program (NRP), Mammography Program Manager, Chief of Therapeutics and Diagnostic Imaging, Interpreting Physicians and Mammography Technologists. The Breast Radiologist works closely with the Lead Mammography LIP, the Section Chief of Radiology, Chief of Therapeutics and Diagnostic Imaging, Interpreting Physicians, Biomedical Engineer, Mammography Technologist, Women's Health, and other administrative staff in roles that support these efforts.

In addition to the clinical practice of diagnostic radiology, other duties include contributions to quality assurance and performance improvement, oversight of technical quality, education of staff and trainees, committee assignments and other activities that support clinical operations and the mission, values and goals of the VA and the Medical Center.

Functions Specific to the Breast Radiologist position:

  • The Breast Radiologist will work alongside the LIP for preparation of the facility's 3 year ACR Accreditation and annual FDA/MQSA inspection to include documentation and any corrective action plans.
  • Assists the LIP in implementation of mammography Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, including technical and professional guidelines and standards.
  • Alongside the LIP, the Breast Radiologist must ensure that the quality assurance program, including personnel assignments, all equipment quality control tests, records, and corrective actions, the annual physicist's survey, and medical audit and outcomes analysis, meet the required standards 21 C.F.R. Part 900., as well as VHA policy.
  • Participates in mammography imaging policies, procedures, best practices, and protocols.
  • Maintains close association with professional organizations and provider groups in affiliated institutions, as well as other public and private organizations concerned with breast imaging.
  • Leads and/or participates in various workgroups, committees, and advisory groups as assigned by the Atlanta VA's Section Chief of Radiology or Chief of Therapeutics and Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Lead Mammography LIP, Atlanta VA's Section Chief of Radiology or Chief of Therapeutics and Diagnostic Imaging

Oversight of quality and safety:
  • Review exam requests for appropriateness.
  • Prescribe exam protocols and modify as needed for specific clinical indications.
  • Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists.
  • Provide clinical oversight of medication administration, including contrast, preps and other medications relevant to the Imaging Service.
  • Provide oversight and serve as resource for radiation and MRI safety
  • Provide oversight and serve as resource for infection control practices.
  • Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria and performance improvement.
Image Interpretation and Consultation:
  • Interpret imaging exams including relevant exam comparison and correlation with clinical information in CPRS. Generate reports that contain pertinent findings and measurements, a description of normal and abnormal structures, discussion of differential diagnoses, recommendations and impression.
Patient Care:
  • Interact with patients to obtain relevant clinical history and physical exam findings within the scope of radiology practice, provide education to patients and support, obtain informed consent, issue disclosures when appropriate, document in CPRS, enter orders in CPRS, and other aspects of physician practice.
  • Participate in the coordination of patient care: Contact clinical providers as relevant to assure effective patient care, discuss evaluation, management, follow-up and other aspects of coordinated, patient-centered care. Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance.
  • Integrate resources to provide current, optimal care: consult colleagues, research literature, maintain continuing education and other sources of current practice.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: Yes
Telework: Teleworks 3+ Days/PP

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