Job ID: VHV-97
Velmed Hospital
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Position: Consultant Radiologist (Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology)
Location: Velmed Hospital, Dehradun
Department: Radiology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Radiology HOD/MS/CEO
Job Summary:
The Consultant Radiologyshall be responsible for providing comprehensive Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology services by accurately interpreting diagnostic imaging studies and performing image-guided minimally invasive procedures. The role ensures timely reporting, clinical collaboration, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and supports the hospital's clinical growth through advanced radiology services.
- Interpret and report diagnostic imaging studies including X-Ray, Ultrasound, Doppler, CT Scan, and MRI with high clinical accuracy.
- Provide timely and comprehensive radiology reports in accordance with defined turnaround times.
- Correlate imaging findings with clinical history and recommend additional imaging where clinically indicated.
- Collaborate with consultants, surgeons, and emergency physicians for accurate diagnosis and patient management.
- Perform and supervise ultrasound-guided diagnostic procedures, including biopsies and aspirations.
- Support emergency, inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and OT imaging services as required.
- Ensure adherence to radiation safety protocols, infection control practices, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting through RIS/PACS/HIS systems.
- Participate in departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, and continuous medical education activities.
Key Responsibilities – Interventional Radiology
- Perform a wide range of image-guided minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using Ultrasound, CT, and Fluoroscopy guidance.
- Independently perform procedures such as USG/CT-guided biopsies, FNAC, drainage catheter insertions, pigtail catheter placements, nephrostomy, vascular access procedures, dialysis catheter insertions, PICC line placements, and other image-guided interventions.
- Evaluate patients pre-procedure, obtain informed consent, and ensure appropriate clinical work-up prior to intervention.
- Monitor patients during and after procedures while ensuring patient safety and managing procedural complications.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Surgery, Oncology, Nephrology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, and Emergency Medicine.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, NABH standards, radiation safety guidelines, and infection control protocols.
- Maintain complete procedural documentation, imaging records, and clinical outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of Interventional Radiology services through evidence-based clinical practice and collaboration.
Qualifications:
- MBBS,MD/ DNB Radiodiagnosis &Fellowship in Interventional Radiology (FVIR/FIR or equivalent)
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Radiology/Radiography/Medical Imaging Technology from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration/certification as applicable under local regulations.
- 3 - 4 years of experience in X-ray, CT, and MRI imaging in a hospital or diagnostic center preferred.
Skills:
- Image-guided procedural expertise.`
- Emergency management.
- Team collaboration.
- Leadership and mentoring.
- Knowledge of HIS/RIS/PACS.
- Radiation safety compliance.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: As per qualifications and experience
- Training and professional development opportunities.