Body & Breast Imaging Radiologist NIAGARA HEALTH

The Department of Radiology at Niagara Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Body and Breast Imaging radiologist to join the Diagnostic Imaging Service for a start date in 2024/25. The candidate will join a team of 30 radiologists. NH is a campus of McMaster University and candidates will be expected to be eligible for academic appointment.

As a full time member within the Department of Radiology, the successful candidate will promote clinical excellence and have a strong commitment to support the NH vision and mission. The successful candidate will participate in all departmental quality initiatives as well as support our academic objectives. As a Body and Breast Imager the successful candidate will collaborate with a highly efficient team supporting NH clinical programs. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in breast related image guided procedures. NH and the department are going through a period of rapid change including recent PACS and voice recognition renewal, new HIS and expansion of the CT and MRI programs. The department has played an integral part in the planning for a new South Niagara acute care Hospital site.

The successful candidate will be expected to be a supportive team player, with a strong commitment to patient care and quality improvement. The successful candidate will hold certification in Diagnostic Radiology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or international equivalent.

Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.

We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.

Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.

The transformation of healthcare service delivery across Niagara continues with planning underway to build an additional ultramodern hospital in South Niagara to provide accessible and quality healthcare to residents of the Southern Region. Niagara Health is positioned, by virtue of its geography and regionally distributed resources, to exemplify the best of regional capacity with local service delivery.  Strong academic partnerships are a priority  for the NH as the organization builds on a robust relationship with McMaster University’s

Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine

Current group:

30 Radiologists, including 4 interventional Radiologists, servicing 3 hospitals and two community centers (PCS & FES). The radiology group is expanding to better serve the hospital clinical needs. The radiologists provide on call service to all three hospital sites.

The Practice:

The Department currently has three clinical MR scanners, including a state-of the -art new 3T MR. 4 CT scanners and multiple Ultrasound units. The successful candidate is expected to provide expertise and support along with the other members for Breast Imaging, fluoroscopy, US, CT, X-Ray and MRI.

The department is committed to supporting the hospitals mission and values with a priority on quality patient imaging.

Academic Affiliations:

The McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine has expanded to a regional campus in Niagara. Students at the Niagara Regional Campus complete their clinical rotations in one of the six area hospitals.  The department supports undergraduate and postgraduate  learners and has launched a successful Radiology Fellowship program. Opportunities for strengthening and building strong academic partnerships are a priority for Niagara Health. We are interested in Physicians who are eligible for university faculty appointment and are willing to participate in academic activities (teaching, research) within a strong regional community hospital setting.

Tertiary Care:

St. Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton and Hamilton Health Sciences < 1 hour away

Qualifications Required:

The successful applicant must:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent or eligible for Independent CPSO License
• Candidate should have a fellowship in Body and Breast imaging
• Eligible for OBSP
• Strong interpretive skills in all imaging modalities including Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray
• Excellent clinical skills are a prerequisite for this high volume department
• Candidate must have experience in basic CT and US guided procedures as well as Breast biopsies and lesion localization under all modalities.
• Must have a strong interest and/or existing background in academic radiology
• Be eligible for academic appointment
• Hold a valid OHIP billing number and have billing privileges

We are especially interested in connecting if you…

Value diversity, equity and inclusion;

Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara; Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-deserving group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Medical Affairs of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

 Closing Date: Open until position filled

Contact:           Medical Affairs Office

Niagara Health [email protected] 905-378-4647 Ext.44224

On behalf of:

Dr. Kevin Chan

Chief of Staff, VP Medical Affairs Niagara Health

Dr. Julian Dobranowski Chief of Diagnostic Imaging Niagara Health

Dr. Amit Mehta

Deputy Chief of Diagnostic Imaging Niagara Health