Interventional Radiologist

CAR; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The QEII Health Sciences Centre, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a full-time Interventional Radiologist to join a large academic practice group at Dalhousie University. The role emphasizes both interventional radiology and scholarly activity, with a strong institutional focus on education and research.

The successful candidate will be RCPSC-certified in Radiology, with RCPSC Interventional Radiology subspecialty certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interest and track record in education and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Our practice involves the complete breadth of Interventional Radiology procedures under ultrasound, CT and fluoroscopic imaging guidance.
• There is a high volume of procedures (8,000+ this year) and a mix of IR clinic and diagnostic imaging work across multiple sites.

Skills

Academic track record in education/re

Education

Royal College Radiology certification

Royal College Interventional Radiology subspecialty certification

Job description

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health & Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, is offering a full-time faculty position for an Interventional Radiologist. The candidate will be an addition to an academic practice group of 46 sub-specialized radiologists, 7 of which are interventional radiologists. Interventional radiology work is primarily at the QEII Health Sciences Center (Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General hospitals); however, there is some additional procedure time at the IWK Health Centre, a women's and children's hospital. The QEII is the largest adult tertiary care center in Atlantic Canada and is a Level 1 trauma center, 590 bed facility. The three hospitals are in close walking distance. A large expansion project is underway at the Halifax Infirmary site. We have a great working relationship with referring services and provide interventional radiology care for patients from around the province and some patients with complex medical care needs throughout the Atlantic region.

The QEII Health Sciences Centre is the core adult clinical teaching facility for Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. In addition to residency programs in Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging offers a variety of fellowship programs. The Department is affiliated with the Biomedical Translational Imaging Centre (BIOTIC), a lab conducting research in high field strength magnetic resonance imaging, and preclinical imaging devices and techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Our practice involves the complete breadth of Interventional Radiology procedures under ultrasound, computed tomography and fluoroscopic imaging guidance. From biopsies and drainages to oncologic and complex vascular angiographic work, we do it all! This year we are on track for over 8,000 procedures. With 3-4 Interventional radiologists doing procedures daily, there is also a mix of IR clinic and diagnostic imaging work in our practice. The Halifax Infirmary site has an IR recover bay, single and biplane units, C-arm room and dedicated IR CT. The Victoria General site has a new single plane unit, dedicated IR CT, and additional IR C-arm.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have Royal College Radiology certification and preferably Royal College Interventional Radiology subspecialty certification. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and academic track record in education and/or research and a desire to advance the field of Interventional Radiology. Academic rank will be in accordance with prior achievements.

More information: https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/radiology.html