General Radiologist

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health's Department of Medical Imaging in Victoria seeks a Diagnostic Radiologist to join a group of 26 radiologists serving Royal Jubilee Hospital and affiliated sites. Eligible candidates must hold RCPSC certification in Diagnostic Radiology and be eligible for BC licensure.

Preference given to neuroradiology or breast imaging fellows; experience in breast imaging and screening is advantageous. The position involves all facets of Medical Imaging, minor interventional procedures, and

Qualifications

• Must hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Fellowship training in neuroradiology and breast imaging preferred.
• Subspecialty training or significant clinical experience encouraged.
• Breast imaging experience including screening is advantageous.
• Work includes all facets of Medical Imaging and minor interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic radiology services across multiple sites including major hospitals.
• Take after-hours/on-call shifts approximately 1 in 6.
• Participate in teaching residents through UBC Department of Radiology and medical students through UBC Island Medical Program.

Education

RCPSC certification in Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowship in neuroradiology

Fellowship in breast imaging

Experience with breast imaging including screening

Experience with minor interventional procedures

Resident teaching

Job description

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Medical Imaging in Victoria is seeking Diagnostic Radiologist to work full time in Victoria.

The group consists of 26 radiologists who cover the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Lady Minto Hospital, Cowichan District Hospital, the BC Cancer Agency and a variety of clinics.

Eligible candidates must hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Diagnostic Radiology and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Preference will be given to applicants with fellowship training in neuroradiology and breast imaging.

Preference will be given to candidates holding either subspecialty training, or significant clinical experience. We will consider a variety of specialty interests/training. Experience with breast imaging, including screening, would be an asset. The work includes all facets of Medical Imaging and applicants must be comfortable with minor interventional procedures.

After hours/on call services are required, with a frequency of approximately 1 in 6, and participation in resident teaching through the UBC Department of Radiology, and medical student teaching through the UBC Island Medical Program.
Further information regarding the group and structure of practice can be found here:

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Job Types

Permanent Specialty

Department

Laboratory & Imaging Medicine

Facility/Site

Royal Jubilee Hospital/ Victoria General Hospital/Lady Minto Hospital/Cowichan District Hospital

City

Victoria

• Eligible for Full License College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC
• Preference will be given to applicants with fellowship training in neuroradiology and breast imaging