Mammography Radiologist

Mammoth Hospital; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 277,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, CA is seeking a Mammography Radiologist on a per diem basis. The role requires fellowship-trained or experienced Mammography expertise and California licensure, with on-site work in the Mammoth Lakes area.

Responsibilities include reading screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and collaboration with technologists. MQSA CME and annual documentation are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• California medical license required.
• Fellowship in Mammography preferred.
• Mammography experience required.

Responsibilities

• Read Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms and Breast Ultrasounds.
• Perform ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.
• Advise patients on diagnostic findings.
• Guide technologists on views and image quality.
• Maintain MQSA CME and annual documentation.
• Consult with experienced Mammography Radiologist on tough cases.

Skills

Mammography reading

Ultrasound guidance

Team collaboration

Education

MD degree

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Mammoth Lakes - Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546We are looking for a per diem Mammography Fellowship trained / or experienced Mammography Radiologist. This individual would come on site, here in Mammoth Lakes, California, on a regular schedule to read screening Mammograms, Diagnostic Mammograms, be present for and read breast ultrasounds, perform ultrasound guided breast biopsies for 2-3 weekdays at a time, 1 time a month or at an agreed to interval.

There may be an opportunity to read the regular films (CT, MRI, Xray, DEXA, US, etc) as well if that is of interest, but at this point we are looking for a Mammography Specialist to come opposite the current Mammography Radiologist as the primary position of interest.

The Radiologist may be consulted on tough cases for thoughts and advice when offsite occasionally.

What you'll do:

• Read Screening / Diagnostic Mammograms, and Breast Ultrasounds
• Performs ultrasound guided Breast Biopsies
• Consult with patients with Diagnostic Mammograms regarding findings
• Gives technologists direction on additional views needed, feedback on positioning and image quality.
• Provides all necessary MQSA CME, annual number documentation annually.
• Consults with other Mammography Radiologist on tough cases.
• Hospital covers Malpractice insurance

Who you are:

• Enjoy working as a team and collaborating with co-workers for best patient outcomes
• Enjoy the outdoors and the recreational opportunities offered by the Eastern Sierra
• A good listener and astute observer, comfortable interacting with patients at a stressful time in their lives

California Licensed MD with robust Mammography experience, though we prefer a fellowship in Mammography

Ability to work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments