Come work as an Academic Abdominal Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time clinical and academic Abdominal Radiologist with fellowship training in Abdominal Radiology to join a dynamic group of 35 academic radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic and interventional radiological services to Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia Hospital. 

The successful applicant will be part of a six-member, high-volume Abdominal Imaging section. Responsibilities include provision of diagnostic services and non-vascular image-guided abdominal interventional procedures.

As an Academic Abdominal Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Participate equally in provision of abdominal on-call services at the Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital.
• Teaching activities include undergraduate instruction and supervision of residents in diagnostic radiology and affiliated specialties. The Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program is based at Vancouver General Hospital, and currently accepts six clinical fellows annually.  In addition to teaching responsibilities to the fellows, there are many research opportunities available. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the section’s academic and administrative mandate.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent.
• The candidate must have completed fellowship training in Body/Abdominal Radiology (or equivalent).
• All applicants must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). 
• All applicants must be eligible for licensure in the province of British Columbia.
• University appointment at the University of British Columbia will be granted in the clinical stream commensurate with previous rank/experience.
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- Desired
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of general ultrasound, abdominal CT and MRI, diagnostic abdominal fluoroscopy, and abdominal radiographs.
• Be proficient in ultrasound and CT- guided biopsy and drainage procedures.
• Be accredited and proficient in the reporting of CT Colonography examinations.
• Be familiar with the performance of MR fusion-Ultrasound guided prostate biopsy.
• Experience with 3T MRI, Advanced MRI, US and CT Techniques including MR or US Elastrography and Dual-Energy CT would be a significant advantage including research in these areas.
• Ability to interpret full body imaging would be an asset, not a requirement, in order to support remote Radiology service across the province of BC.
• Knowledge and research in AI would be an asset.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Olivia Todd, Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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