Nuclear Medicine Radiologist

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health, Medical College of Virginia Campus, Richmond, VA, invites applications for a full-time Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to provide sub-specialized imaging interpretation in the Division of Nuclear Medicine and to train residents within our large academic radiology department.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching medical students and fellows, contribute to clinical research involving radiopharmaceuticals, and support academic service activities across the college and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to foster respect and professionalism across diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Board-certified/eligible in Nuclear Medicine with full-scope experience.
• Current Virginia medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Eligible for permanent employment in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality sub-specialized imaging interpretations for all nuclear medicine modalities (planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear cardiology, radiopharmaceutical therapies).
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows rotating through the Division of Nuclear Medicine.
• Oversee and implement clinical research involving Nuclear Medicine facilities and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Contribute to academic service: committees, professional development, and related duties.

Skills

Clinical imaging interpretation

Teaching & mentoring

Research coordination

Education

Board certified/eligible in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

NUCLEAR MEDICINE RADIOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

VCU HEALTH

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA CAMPUS

RICHMOND, VA

The Department of Radiology at VCU Health, Medical College of Virginia campus, is currently inviting applications for a full-time nuclear medicine radiologist.

This full-time nuclear medicine radiologist will provide specialized imaging interpretation in the Division of Nuclear Medicine with the use of state-of-the-art equipment. They will also train residents within the large, highly productive academic radiology department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical – Provide high quality sub-specialized imaging interpretations for assigned modalities in support of the referring physicians and patients of the VCUHS.Responsibilities include all facets of nuclear medicine (general planar imaging, SPECT and SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear cardiology and radiopharmaceutical therapies). Special interest or skills in acute care imaging, Oncology and Pediatric Imaging.
• Teaching – Provide training to medical students, residents & fellows who rotate through the Division of Nuclear Medicine including Nuclear Medicine residency, Radiology residency, Cardiology fellowship, Radiation Oncology residency, medical student elective and serve as advisor to Nuclear Medicine technologist program, School of Allied Health.
• Research – Oversight and implementation of clinical research involving Nuclear Medicine facilities, including review of protocols involving Nuclear Medicine imaging services and radiopharmaceuticals treatments.
• Service – Time and effort is expected to be devoted to academic service-related activities.This shall include college, school, and departmental committee work, professional growth, and other such assignments.

Required qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to workin and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students fromall backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Applicants should be Board Eligible/Certified in Nuclear Medicine with experience in the full scope of Nuclear Medicine services.
• Candidate must have a current license to practice medicine in Virginia or the ability to qualify for licensure
• Must be eligible for permanent employment in the USA

The greater Richmond area is a rapidly developing family-friendly community and offers top-ranking public schools, a variety of recreational amenities, a 60-mile bike trail to historic Williamsburg, and an attractive cost of living. Richmond was recently named one of America’s Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life by Realtor.com for its blend of history, culture, and livability, and Travel + Leisure readers ranked the Richmond region among the best places to visit in Virginia for its mix of history, art, food, and outdoor experiences. The city is situated within reasonable driving distance from the nation’s capital, Shenandoah National Park, and Virginia Beach. The city of Richmond has both a rich history and a culturally vibrant, diverse community.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Jayashree Parekh, Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine at [e-mail]

Questions relating to the application process should be directed to Jean Ashton, Associate Administrator III, Radiology Administration at [e-mail]