Come work as Academic Diagnostic Emergency Trauma Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time academic Emergency Trauma Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging, a dynamic group of 40 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic along with interventional radiologic services to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital, in affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC). VGH is the quaternary care center for the Province of British Columbia for thoracic surgery and lung transplantation.

We are seeking an academically oriented Radiologist with a strong interest and experience in teaching and research. A focus on high quality clinical work and service is paramount. The Section operates a high-volume clinical practice, involving Emergency Trauma, cardiothoracic and abdominal imaging.

As an Academic Diagnostic Emergency Trauma Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
• Work closely with the Divisions of Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Trauma, Cardiology, Stroke, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary, Urology, Nephrology, Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Pathology Services along with our other Radiology department subspecialty sections
• Play a key role in training diagnostic radiology residents and medical students who regularly rotate through the section. The Section runs a post graduate fellowship program in Emergency Trauma Radiology, with more than 10 Fellows annually.
• Participate and lead multidisciplinary meetings and collaborate with referring services.
• Perform and teach CT guided transthoracic biopsies and pre-operative localizations. The Section performs a robust number of these procedures.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent
• The candidate must have completed fellowship training in both Emergency Trauma Imaging, Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging, and Body/Abdominal Imaging. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the following clinical services which include 24/7 Emergency/Trauma, Cardiothoracic and Abdominal services.
• 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).
• Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of Chest Radiography, Thoracic and Cardiac CT and Cardiac and Thoracic MRI. Performing percutaneous interventional procedures (CT guided transthoracic biopsies and preoperative localizations) is a requirement.
• 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, drainage procedures and be familiar with the performance of MR fusion-Ultrasound guided prostate biopsy.

Knowledge & Abilities:
• Work on-site as the primary Radiologist responsible for imaging studies in an Accredited Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department on a “24/7” basis.
• Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently in a high volume and fast paced practice.
• Willingness and capacity to image and interpret all organ systems including neurologic, thoracic, vascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, gynecologic, early obstetric, and cross cover other subspeciality sections utilizing different imaging modalities (Radiography, Ultrasound, CT and MRI).
• Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of Chest Radiography, Thoracic and Cardiac CT as well as Cardiac and Thoracic MRI.
• Performing percutaneous interventional procedures (CT guided transthoracic biopsies and preoperative localizations) is a requirement.
• 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 is a requirement, in order to support remote Radiology service across the province of BC.
• Accomplished track record in clinical teaching at the medical student, resident and Fellowship level.
• A proven academic track record with an established research portfolio and peer reviewed publications is strongly desirable.

Additional qualities/qualifications include:
1. Have experience in all aspects of MRI and CT including body and neuroradiology.
2. Have experience in Dual-Energy CT.
3. Have experience and in-depth knowledge of contemporary low-dose CT techniques.
4. Have experience in working with and developing relationships in industry.
5. Have in-depth knowledge of educational and radiological information technology systems.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory)