Diagnostic Radiologist – Breast/Women’s Imaging

Overview

Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

Description of Services: Diagnostic Radiologist - Breast/Women’s Imaging

Pay: $250/hr

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Duty Hours: The Radiology Department is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. As such, services under this task order may be required any day of the week (Monday through Sunday), any time of the day (from midnight to 11:59pm). Each HCW shall normally provide services for a range from eight and a half (8.5) to twelve and a half (12.5) hour period (to include an uncompensated one-half (0.5) hour for meal break), Monday through Sunday. A typical work week is five (5) days (0730-1630). Services may also include weekends and holidays. A typical month will include (one (1) – two (2) weekend shifts and one (1) – two (2) weeknight shifts. Weekend (Day/Evening) and weekday evening shifts shall also be scheduled monthly. One week of six (6) night shifts (1900-0100) may be scheduled quarterly. Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the HCW and the Government. Work hours can be flexible so that if work requirements are greater than forty (40) hours in a given week, they will be adjusted to ensure performance of no more than one hundred ten hours (110) hours in a two-week period/pay-cycle per FTE. In no instance will each HCW work more than the hours provided in the SLIN description of the task order.

On-Call (Off Site): Diagnostic Radiologist– The HCW shall take general radiology on call nights and weekends, including holidays, with a resident physician taking in-house call duties. The HCW shall normally provide general radiology call for up to two (2) to three (3) days per month. While on call (off-site), the HCW must respond to a page within ten (10) minutes and be able to interpret images (via Government issued laptop) by teleradiology within thirty (30) minutes of images becoming available, or return to the hospital if the clinical need dictates. An alphanumeric pager will be provided for use by the hospital. Clinical cases on call include all organ systems and types/modalities of radiological studies, including nuclear medicine and neuroradiology cases. On-call services begin at the end of the scheduled night shift and shall continue until commencement of the following day (0730 hours). Three-day weekends are typically split up between staff radiologists. Historical data indicates that the on-call physician responds to an average of up to one (1) to two (2) calls per on-call period. Calls requiring that the physician present to the medical facility occurs on an average of one occasion per on-call period or less. On-call requirements are variable and depend on the current level of radiology staff and their availability to share on-call. Compensation for On-Call services is separately priced. The on-call schedule will be provided one (1) month in advance. It is estimated that up to 200 hours of on-call pager hours may be required annually.

Overage Hours: Should the HCW be required to remain on duty past their regularly scheduled shift due to patient safety or continuity of care, the HCW shall invoice for these hours on the appropriate overage SLIN. It is estimated that the HCW may be required to provide 40 overage hours per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive breast imaging services including interpretation of mammography (screening and diagnostic), breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and other related imaging modalities.

• Perform image-guided breast procedures as clinically indicated (e.g., biopsies, aspirations, localizations).

• Interpret diagnostic imaging studies and provide timely, accurate reports in accordance with MTF standards.

• Utilize MHS GENESIS, PACS, and all required imaging interpretation platforms.

• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, oncologists, and primary care providers to support patient-centered care.

• Comply with The Joint Commission standards, MTF bylaws, DHA policies, and all applicable federal regulations.

• Maintain productivity, quality, and access-to-care standards established by the Radiology Department.

• Complete required DoD annual training, orientation, and competency requirements.

• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Support mission-essential functions, which may include working federal holidays as required.

• Track work hours using the MTF timekeeping system.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency program.

• Fellowship training in Breast Imaging (preferred) or significant clinical experience in Women’s Imaging.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.

• Current, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

• Ability to meet all Department of Defense immunization, health screening, and security requirements.

• Demonstrated competency in mammography and compliance with MQSA standards.

• Ability to work independently within a non-personal services contract environment.

AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC

AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.

Salary : $250