Breast Imaging Radiologist (MD/DO) - Per Diem - UNC Health Caldwell

UNC Health Care; British Woods (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

CME time & allowance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina invites applications for the position of Breast Imaging Radiologist. This role involves interpreting breast imaging studies and performing image-guided procedures, including biopsies. Candidates can choose to work full-time, part-time, or PRN, creating a flexible work environment.

The ideal candidate will possess an MD or DO from an accredited medical school and be BC/BE in Radiology. A comprehensive benefits package is included, highlighting UNC Health's commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology residency program.
• BC/BE in Radiology or Breast Imaging.
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Interpret breast imaging studies including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.
• Perform image-guided breast procedures like biopsies and localizations.
• Provide support for radiology services at the Hospital and mammography center.

Skills

Language skills: ability to communicate proficiently in English

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiology residency program

BC/BE in Radiology; BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology

Eligible for or ability to obtain North Carolina medical licensure

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Breast Imaging Radiologist – UNC Caldwell in Western NC (FT/PT/PRN)

UNC Health is currently seeking clinically oriented, BC/BE Radiologists to join our team at UNC Health Caldwell. Radiologists can be BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology, or Diagnostic/Procedural, with extensive experience performing breast procedural work.

This position will support radiology services at the Hospital and mammography center in Lenoir, NC. Focus will be on the interpretation of breast imaging studies, including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI, as well as performing image‑guided breast procedures, such as biopsies and localizations.

We are seeking personable and engaging diagnostic/procedural radiologists to join the team working in a hybrid model.

Position Information

• Open to per diem, part‑time or full‑time breast‑imaging radiology candidates
• Monday through Friday & dayshift hours only
• A full‑time position would cover onsite breast imaging needs at main campus and at the mammography center 2‑3 days per week. When not onsite, work would be completed via teleradiology, reading both diagnostic and breast screens.
• A part‑time position would be 2‑3 days per week of breast imaging work, onsite at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital & the mammography center
• A PRN role would be as needed, onsite breast procedural work, at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital & the mammography center
• Located in the Greater Hickory Metro Area of NC

Benefits & Financial Highlights

• Health‑system employed provider, with access to and resources through the School of Medicine’s Department of Radiology
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, group life, flexible spending account, 403b & more
• Competitive compensation package; sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance; paid time off; CME time & allowance; malpractice coverage
• Potential for student loan repayment with service commitment

About the Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Radiology residency program
• BC/BE in Radiology; BC/BE in Breast Imaging Radiology
• Eligible for or ability to obtain North Carolina medical licensure

Licensure / Certification Requirements

• North Carolina Medical License
• DEA License
• BLS/ACLS certification preferred
• Board‑certified in Radiology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Language skills: ability to communicate proficiently in English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.