Diagnostic Radiologist

Job description

Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and three (3) years of clinical practice experience as a radiologist.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by State of Nevada to practice medicine. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology. Some positions may require one or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).



Additional Position Requirements

· Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology / American Osteopathic Board of Radiology.

· Board-certified in both Diagnostic and/or Interventional Radiology.

· Post-residency fellowship training in the specialty.

· Actively practicing for three (3) years interpreting under various modalities, such as Xray, Nuclear, and Mammo.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
Advanced radiology equipment and software; adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards; principles and practices of medical care management and administration; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Proficient in general diagnostic radiology, ER and acute inpatient cases, with efficiency to be able to read high volumes; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits



Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! Sign up or sign in for contact information
Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $10 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
Nevada has no State Income Tax
No Social Security (FICA) Deduction