Need 4-5 radiologist for Walter Reed!

SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS. The Radiologist perform the following services and in strict compliance
with standing orders and protocols set forth by the Medical Center to include, but not limited to, the
following:

Radiologist is a full time practicing radiologist with clinical radiology responsibilities, as well as
Responsibilities for instructing physicians in performing and interpreting radiologic examinations/studies.

Radiologist shall perform essentially the same duties and be expected to have comparable
productivity as those required of any military or government civil service physician of similar
experience, in similar duty assignments, in the same facility. Performs and interprets diagnostic
images not necessarily limited to: Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology,
Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, CT-Angiography, Virtual Colonoscopy, or other
subspecialty of Diagnostic Radiology.

Must be Residency trained, board certified and have active medical license, Maryland preferred. Contact me Shelley Dile, to submit a current qualified CV for considerationl.

Determines applicability of requested procedures. Recognizes and obtains essential and accurate
information about patients pertinent to the radiological examination requested.

Develops a diagnostic plan based upon the clinical questions and relevant clinical, radiological,
and pathologic information.

Oversees diagnostic imaging to ensure adequacy of studies performed.

Counsels patients concerning preparation for diagnostic testing including informed consent and
conscious sedation.

Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and
level of patient/family member understanding of material.

Performs image guided biopsies; intra-articular aspirations and infusions; drainage of abscesses;
and lumbar punctures using fluoroscopy, computed tomography, or ultrasound.

Administers conscious sedation in the performance of the image guided procedures listed above.

Provides a clear and informative written radiological report including a precise diagnosis
whenever possible, a differential diagnosis when appropriate, and recommended follow-up or
additional studies when appropriate.

Performs fluoroscopic procedures of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.

Instructs radiology personnel in desired techniques, positions, and projections.

Provides direct communication to the referring physician or appropriate clinical personnel when
interpretation reveals an urgent or unexpected finding in the radiological report.

Determines the need for referral for cases that are not within the capability of the radiology
department resources.

Provides professional opinion in regards to radiology services.

Attends and participates in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences,
professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities to the extent that such
attendance and participation is relative to his/her assigned cases and/or performance of contract
services as determine by the chief of the affected department.

Prepares all records and reports as required by the MTF policies, Federal law, or Department of
Defense regulations. Maintains and disposes of records required/created as a result of processes
prescribed by MTF guidance.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory issues pertaining to the use of human subjects in research.

Demonstrates knowledge of and applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in practice.

Demonstrates critical assessment of scientific literature.

Takes part in clinical Quality Assurance Program as required. Actively participates in activities to
support performance improvement.

Maintains familiarity and complies with MTF antiseptic policies and procedures, ensuring the use
of antiseptic methods in all procedures.

Demonstrates initiative and responsibility, works as a team member, manages time effectively,
prioritizes and performs multiple tasks and adapts to change.

Treats patients with compassion and empathy, recognizes and respects cultural diversity, adapts
communications to individual's ability to understand, uses professional telephone technique, and
effective and correct verbal and written communications.

Maintains patient confidentiality, uses appropriate guidelines when releasing information.

Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.