Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist

Canadian Association Of Radiologists; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness support

Recognition programmes

Discount offers for staff

Diversity & inclusion

Employer-paid training

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health invites applications for a full-time academic Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging, a group of 42 academic Radiologists serving VGH, UBC, and affiliated with UBC. The role emphasizes teaching, research, and high-quality clinical work with chest radiographs, thoracic and cardiac CTs, and MRI. Candidates should have fellowship training in Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging and RCPSC/LMCC eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent completed.
• Fellowship training in Cardiac Imaging and in Thoracic Imaging completed.
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and LMCC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Divisions of Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Pathology.
• Train radiology residents, respirology residents and medical students rotating through the section.
• Lead a post-graduate fellowship programme in cardiothoracic imaging with 3–4 fellows annually.

Skills

Chest radiography interpretation

Thoracic CT interpretation

Cardiac CT interpretation

Cardiac and thoracic MRI

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Fellowship in Cardiac Imaging

Fellowship in Thoracic Imaging

RCPSC certification eligibility & LMCC

Job description

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time academic Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging, a dynamic group of 42 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic as well as interventional radiologic services to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital, in affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC). VGH is the quaternary care centre for the Province of British Columbia for thoracic surgery and lung transplantation, home to the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute and an Adult Level 1 Trauma Centre for British Columbia.

We are seeking an academically oriented Cardiothoracic Radiologist with a strong interest and experience in teaching and research. A focus on high‑quality clinical work and service is paramount. The Section operates a high‑volume clinical practice, involving adult chest radiographs, thoracic and cardiac CTs, and thoracic and cardiac MRIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with four full‑time Cardiothoracic Radiologists.
• Collaborate closely with the Divisions of Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Pathology.
• Play a key role in training diagnostic radiology residents, respirology residents and medical students who regularly rotate through the section.
• Run a post‑graduate fellowship programme in cardiothoracic imaging, with 3–4 Fellows annually.
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary meetings and collaboration, integral to Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology and Respirology (Interstitial Lung Disease) rounds.
• Perform and teach CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and pre‑operative localisations.
• Demonstrate expertise in interpretation of chest radiography, thoracic and cardiac CT and cardiac and thoracic MRI, and perform percutaneous interventional procedures (CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and pre‑operative localisations) as a requirement.

Qualifications and Certifications

• MD degree or equivalent.
• Completed fellowship training in both Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging.
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).
• Expertise in interpretation of chest radiography, thoracic and cardiac CT and cardiac and thoracic MRI, and performance of percutaneous interventional procedures (CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and pre‑operative localisations) is required.

Per recent bylaws changes, physicians from the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom who have completed eligible accredited postgraduate radiology training may be eligible to apply directly for a full licence to practice in British Columbia.

As of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Benefits

• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness support, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services, available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programmes to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialisation or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit or Indigenous person.

Application Instructions

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position. Interested in applying? Please email a cover letter and resume to Jeanette Buholzer ([e-mail]).