ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 12 - ANGIO INTERVENTIONAL

JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL

RADIOLOGY

Job Summary

The Attending Physician XII in the Department of Radiology are responsible for the supervision of, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies obtained with the hospital system. This position is specifically for but not limited to vascular/interventional services. The radiologist is expected to possess expertise in a wide variety of body and vascular interventional procedures including peripheral vascular procedures and limited neuroradiology diagnostic procedures including myelography. Experience must be wide and varied.

Typical Duties

• Follows departmental and hospital policies
• Interprets radiologic studies in a timely manner
• Reviews dictation of final reports for studies in a timely manner
• Supervises Radiology residents and technologist when appropriate
• Reviews Radiology residents' preliminary reports in a timely manner; reviews and corrects Radiology residents preliminary reports, as necessary
• Participates in the education of residents, including didactic lecture preparation
• Provides radiologic consultative services for other clinical departments within Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)
• Participates in multidisciplinary conferences as assigned
• Performs procedures in areas where clinical privileges are granted
• Provide coverage to the various areas of the department and hospital as requested by the Chairman
• Participates in departmental and/or system wide committees as assigned
• Participates in departmental and/or system wide quality improvements/assurance efforts as assigned
• Maintains an educational environment conducive to educating the residents
• Takes calls as assigned by the department chair including remote review of studies
• Supervises, interprets and promotes the use of routine and advance diagnostic imaging techniques related to body imaging
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university
• Licensed physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain a license prior to beginning employment
• Board certified by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Osteopathy Radiology or if still in Fellowship training has passed step 1 certification by the American Board or Radiology
• Successful completion or currently enrolled in an ACGME accredited Fellowship training in Vascular/Interventional. Must be in good standing with expected successful completion if currently in fellowship training
• Experience/training pertaining to interpretation of CT angiographic examinations.
• Additional certification by the American Board of Radiology for vascular interventional or eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent research, publications, presentations in Radiology
• Previous leadership roles such as Chief Resident, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge and experience in a wide varied by body and vascular interventional procedures (TACE, TIPPS, etc.) including peripheral vascular procedures
• Working knowledge and experience with interpretation of CT angiographic examinations
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care
• Skill to analyze data/information accurately in order to determine and implement an effective and appropriate course of action
• Skill to prepare written documents to provide information and/or direction to staff and others
• Skill to communicate effectively in order to exchange and/or provide information and/or direction to staff and others
• Demonstrate the ability to follow department specific work rules, hospital and personnel rules.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision in decision making
• Ability to perform limited neuroradiology diagnostic procedures including myelography
• Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices and the appropriate us of the electronic health record (EHR)
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to follow hospital protocol when exposed to noise, chemicals, disease, blood borne pathogens, patient violence and procedural injuries
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County
• Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds
• Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected