Radiologist

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Radiologist to examine and diagnose using diagnostic imaging equipment and to perform procedures. The role encompasses clinician, teacher, leadership, and professional development duties, and requires collaboration with colleagues to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The Radiologist will participate in quality improvement and continuing education, maintain thorough documentation, and deliver high-quality patient-centered care across Bayhealth’s Kent and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Radiology.
• MD or DO credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiology services using evidence-based guidelines in a timely manner.
• Performs fluoroscopic and other procedures; manages complications when they occur.
• Reviews medical records and communicates with referring clinicians.
• Performs and interprets imaging procedures (MRI, CT, PET, mammography, ultrasound).
• Transmits images and information using PACS.
• Communicates examination results to referring physicians, patients, families.
• Completes documentation per Bayhealth policy.
• Maintains medical records per Bayhealth standards and uses Epic EHR.
• Participates in quality improvement to reduce risk of error.
• Engages in continuing education to maintain expertise.
• Implements protocols for drugs, resuscitation, emergencies and infection control.
• Serves as a teleradiologist when applicable.
• Adheres to Bayhealth bylaws and regulations.
• Treats customers with courtesy and respect; ensures patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice.

Education

Doctorate Degree Radiology

Job description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• * Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• * Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• * Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• * Disability and Life Insurance options
• * On Site Child Care
• * Educational Reimbursement
• * Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• * Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Variable

General Summary

The Radiologist will examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using diagnostic imaging equipment and performing procedures. Responsible for the delivery of age and specialty appropriate medical care through the process of assessment, evaluation, diagnosing, recognition and prevention of adverse events, treatment, and follow-up. Performs responsibilities in four areas of practice - clinician, teacher, leadership, and professional development. Collaborate with colleagues and other professional disciplines to ensure safe, effective, efficient, and value-added patient centered care and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Continuously monitors quality patient care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. Possesses excellent communication skills with patients, family, caregivers, multidisciplinary team members, medical staff members, and all employees. Keeps quality and safety in the forefront in the delivery of patient care. Participates/supports the integrated continuum of care of patients within Bayhealth.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Provides radiology services using evidence based and substantiated guidelines in a timely manner.
2. 2. Performs fluoroscopic and other procedures. Recognizes and treats complications during and after procedures. (Not applicable for remote radiologists.)
3. 3. Responsible for complete review of medical records and communicating with referring clinicians.
4. 4. Performs and interprets the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including but not limited to, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, and ultrasound.
5. 5. Reviews and transmits images and information using picture archiving and communications systems.
6. 6. Communicates examination results and diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, and families.
7. 7. Completes all documentation following Bayhealth policy.
8. 8. Maintains accurate medical records in accordance with Bayhealth Medical Staff. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnosis, procedures, treatment, outcomes, referrals, and consultations consistent with NCQA, Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory standards. Utilizes the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) to its full capacity.
9. 9. Participates in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
10. 10. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
11. 11. Implements protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control.
12. 12. Serves as a teleradiologist to supplement on-site radiologists. (Not applicable for onsite radiologists).
13. 13. Adheres to Bayhealth Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations. Creates an atmosphere that promotes and maintains professional standards. Meets and follows Bayhealth rules and regulations.
14. 14. Treats all customers with courtesy, dignity, and respect, giving careful consideration to the views, opinions and feelings of others.
15. 15. Maintains a high level of patient satisfaction. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills in dealings with others.
16. 16. All other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

Education: Doctorate Degree Radiology
Credential(s): Physician MD
; Or DO.