Radiologist

U.S Air Force; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force is seeking Radiologists to make and interpret diagnostic images, including X-ray, ultrasound and MRI, to guide patient care for Air Force personnel worldwide.

You will confer with medical and dental officers, prepare comprehensive reports, and formulate plans for radiological services at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Training path includes Officer Training School (8.5 weeks) and an accredited residency; MD or DO degree required.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate residency program.

Responsibilities

• Make and interpret diagnostic images (x-ray, ultrasound, MRI).
• Confer with medical and dental officers regarding diagnosis.
• Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
• Formulate plans and procedures for radiological services.

Skills

Radiology imaging

Report interpretation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency

Job description

When Airmen suffer an injury, our medical team’s first priority is determining the best form of treatment. As imaging experts, Radiologists are responsible for making and interpreting a variety of medical images to help guide a diagnosis. From correlating their findings with other tests to providing other physicians with treatment recommendations, these specialists are invaluable members of Air Force healthcare teams all over the world.

What you’ll do

• Make and interpret diagnostic images, including x-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Confer with medical and dental officers regarding diagnosis of cases
• Perform special procedures and prepare comprehensive interpretive report of findings
• Formulate plans and procedures for radiological services

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

8.5 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

M.D. or D.O. degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training