Breast Imaging Radiologist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 485,000 - 530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Vacation time

End-of-year time off

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Breast Imaging faculty position in the Department of Radiology. The selected candidate will work across UC Health breast centers, performing screening and diagnostic imaging with tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI, and will participate in teaching residents and fellows.

Qualified candidates will have an MD/DO, Ohio and Kentucky medical license, 4 years radiology residency, 1 year Breast Imaging fellowship, and

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD/DO).
• Ohio and Kentucky medical license.
• Four years of post-graduate radiology residency training.
• One year of fellowship training in Breast Imaging.
• ABR/AOBR certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Interpret screening and diagnostic mammography including digital breast tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI.
• Perform stereotactic/tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and MRI-guided biopsies, and RFID localizations.
• Teach and supervise residents, medical students and fellows.

Skills

Breast Imaging

Medical license

Teaching

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experienceand academic credentials.

Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputationfor training best-in-class health care professionals and developingcutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health andclinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Healthacademic health care system and Cincinnati Children’s HospitalMedical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming theworld of medicine every day. The Department of Radiology is atop-tier department with world-renowned faculty andstaff.

A full-time (100%) academic faculty position is availablefor Breast Imaging Section in theDepartment of Radiology. All breast imagers arededicated exclusively to breast imaging and do not participate inthe general call schedule. This position will support theUniversity’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students,faculty, staff and all our activities. The selected candidate willwork at two UC Health breast centers, which are double accreditedby the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)and the American College of Radiology (ACR) as Centers ofExcellence. All facilities have state-of-the-art breast imagingsuites including a mobile mammography unit, Hologic equipment,Philips breast ultrasound, and PACS with integrated voicerecognition software, Epic EMR, and MyChart. The Breast Imagingsection has a robust clinical practice, performing approximately30,000 studies a year.

The Section of Breast Imaging is a collegial team ofbreast radiologists with varied backgrounds, clinical interests,and research expertise, creating a collaborative, positive, anddynamic work environment. Our faculty are outstanding educators,with members who are either recently fellowship-trained or havemore than 25 years of experience in breast imaging. The sectionincludes nationally recognized leaders who contribute toorganizations such as the ABR, ACR, RSNA, SBI, and BIFC, as well asinvestigators involved in ACRIN clinical trials.

The team is fully integrated and co-located withmultidisciplinary breast specialists at the UC Health BarrettCancer Center and West Chester Hospital. Faculty work closely withhighly skilled technologists, breast surgical oncologists,pathologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists toprovide comprehensive, patient-centered breast care.

The Department of Radiology is a group of 50 radiologistsestablished in the 1940s, which accepts 8 residents per year. TheBreast Imaging section is very active in education and offers 2Breast Imaging Fellowship positions per year. All applicants mustbe committed to providing exceptional clinical care and teaching.Rank and Track will be commensurate with experience and credentialsof candidate.

Essential Functions

Candidates must be comfortable with interpreting screeningand diagnostic mammography including digital breast tomosynthesis,as well as breast ultrasound, and breast MRI. Physicians areexpected to perform stereotactic/tomosynthesis, ultrasound, andMRI-guided biopsies as well as needle and RFID localizations.Duties will also include teaching and supervision of residents,medical students and fellows.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the date of appointment:

• Medical degree (MD/DO)
• Ohio and Kentucky medical license
• Four years of post-graduate radiology residencytraining
• One year of fellowship training in BreastImaging

Additional Qualifications:

• ABR/AOBR certified or eligible

Additional Employment Infomration

• Option for a 100% breast imaging practice
• Academic appointment with the University of CincinnatiCollege of Medicine
• Flexible practice structure based on individual clinicalinterests
• Dedicated breast imaging fellowship and resident teachingopportunities
• Research support and protected academic timeavailable
• Home workstation provided with remote readingcapabilities for select studies
• Minimal call responsibilities
• Guaranteed salary based on faculty rank, starting at$485,000 - $530,000 with additional incentiveopportunities
• Sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Strong retirement program with competitive institutionalcontributions

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical orenvironmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed tosupport your well-being, financial security, and work-lifebalance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTEstatus. Highlights include:

Salary Information:

Comprehensive TuitionRemission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pensionplans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellnessprograms
• Professional development & mentorshipopportunities

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplacewhere all qualified applicants will receive consideration foretployment, including Individuals with Disabilities and ProtectedVeterans.