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Physician - Diagnostic Imaging
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The Salt Lake City Utah VA is currently recruiting for a Physician - Diagnostic Radiology to fill our National Teleradiology Program (NTP) vacancy.
What You'll Do
- →This position is eligible for Remote work and is exempt from return to office requirements.
- →Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA owned space outside or inside of the local commuting area of parent station.
- →The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity.
- →The employee will be required to travel to the closest VA Medical Center or VA Outpatient Clinic for issuance of equipment, and as needed for technical support.
- →Selectees will be required to self-certify that their remote workplace meets all safety, privacy, and internet speed requirements.
- →Remote exempted positions are reviewed annually and do not imply permanent remote work status.
- →General Radiologist - Functions and Scope of Assigned Duties: 1.
- →Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation Interpret and report a broad spectrum of diagnostic radiologic exams, including but not limited to: Plain films (X-rays) Computed Tomography (CT) scans Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ultrasound Mammography Fluoroscopy procedures Correlate clinical history with imaging findings and provide timely, accurate dictated or written reports. 2.
- →Image-Guided Procedures Perform and/or supervise a variety of diagnostic and minimally invasive image-guided procedures, such as: Joint injections/aspirations Biopsies (e.g., soft tissue, bone, liver) Drainage procedures Myelography Chemotherapy Injections Ensure procedures are performed according to facility policy, safety standards, and best practices. 3.
- →Consultative Services Act as a consultant to referring physicians, answering questions about appropriate imaging, exam protocols, and interpretation of findings.
- →Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences (e.g., tumor board, morbidity, and mortality meetings) as assigned. 4.
- →Supervision and Education Supervise technologists and other imaging staff in the conduct of imaging procedures.
- →Provide education and guidance to medical students, residents, and other trainees where applicable.
- →Participate in quality assurance/improvement activities. 5.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
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