Here is a comprehensive standard Job Description (JD) tailored for a Radiologist involved in a new or operational diagnostic center / laboratory setup.
Job Title: Consultant Radiologist (Diagnostic Radiology & Setup Lead)
Department: Radiology & Imaging Services
Reports To: Medical Director / Center Head / Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time / Consultant / Part-time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnostic Reporting & Clinical Care
- Interpret, evaluate, and provide timely, accurate reports for diagnostic imaging procedures, including Ultrasound (USG), Doppler, X-Ray, CT, MRI, and Mammography.
- Perform clinical ultrasounds and image-guided interventional procedures (e.g., FNAC, biopsies, drainages) where privileged and needed.
- Review patient medical histories, clinical records, and previous studies to ensure high diagnostic precision.
- Communicate critical or high-risk diagnostic findings directly to referring physicians in a timely manner.
- Lab Setup, Protocol Development & Workflow Optimization
- Assist management in selecting, calibrating, and installing radiological equipment (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT/MRI, PACS/RIS).
- Standardize scan protocols, dose parameters, and reporting formats tailored to local clinical needs.
- Design efficient patient flow and appointment workflows in coordination with radiographers and reception teams.
- Quality Control, Compliance & Safety
- Ensure strict adherence to national/local radiation safety standards (e.g., AERB, PC-PNDT regulations, NABH/NABL standards, HIPAA/data privacy).
- Maintain compliance documentation, equipment licenses, TLD badges, and periodic QA/calibration tests.
- Supervise quality assurance (QA) programs and conduct regular peer-review audits on image quality and report accuracy.
- Team Supervision & Interdepartmental Coordination
- Guide and supervise Radiology Technologists/Radiographers, ensuring proper positioning, patient care, and image quality.
- Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory heads, and clinical staff to offer comprehensive diagnostic solutions.
- Provide continuous clinical training to junior staff, technicians, and nursing assistants on radiation safety and imaging protocols.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Education: MD / DNB / DMRD in Radiodiagnosis from a recognized university/medical board.
- Registration: Valid Medical Council Registration/License.
- Experience:
- 0-3+ years for Junior Consultant / Associate Radiologist.
- 5+ years for Senior Consultant / Lead Radiologist (prior experience in lab setup or accreditation is a plus).
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in USG/Doppler interpretation, X-Ray, CT, MRI, and PACS/RIS software.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of radiation protection protocols, PC-PNDT guidelines, and accreditation standards (NABH/NABL).
- Soft Skills: Excellent diagnostic acumen, effective communication with patients and referring doctors, leadership, and attention to detail.