Radiologist - Breast Imaging

Decatur – Sophistication and Excitement
The Community – Decatur, GA
In Decatur, you will find a traditional small-town atmosphere with the sophistication and excitement of a college town--along with all the benefits of living in a major metropolitan area. Take a stroll through Decatur and see how friendly neighbors, tree-lined streets, great schools, parks and playing fields, libraries, colleges, and businesses all make our town a wonderful place to live. Just minutes east of downtown Atlanta, minutes west of Stone Mountain, and the MARTA rail station is right under our downtown square, getting around is a breeze. Decatur's unofficial motto is "Everything is great in Decatur”.

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Airport Information: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic and aircraft movements. Situated about 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta, it spans over 4,700 acres of land. Serving as a major hub for domestic and international flights, the airport offers a wide range of amenities and services to travelers, including numerous dining options, shopping outlets, and transportation connections. On average, there are 807 passenger flights scheduled to take off from Atlanta every day, serving 231 non-stop destinations in 45 countries and 50 U.S. states.

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About the Facility – Atlanta VAMC
Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC), a Joint Commission, designated medical facility sits on 26 acres in Decatur, Georgia—just minutes from downtown Atlanta. The main medical center is a level 1A tertiary care facility providing patient-centered healthcare via an array of comprehensive medical, surgical, geriatric specialty services, as well as state-of–the-art diagnostic testing throughout 14 sites of care. With 466 inpatient beds, including a 120-bed Community Living Center, a 40-bed domiciliary, and a 21-bed Residential Treatment Program, the Atlanta VAMC is uniquely positioned to serve the healthcare needs of more than 130,000 enrolled Veterans living in 50 counties across northeast Georgia. The Medical Center, also a teaching hospital, provides hands-on and state-of-the-art technology, education, and research to residents in collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine.

Facility Address: 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033

Facility Address: 250 Arcadia Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030 or 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur GA 30033.
Radiology Physician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Radiology Physician provides comprehensive radiological interpretation of studies for inpatients and outpatients of all ages, from newborn to elderly. Serve as a radiological consultant with emphasis in breast imaging to government medical personnel, physicians, and ancillary providers across all referring facilities.
• Obtain patient history for radiographic diagnosis, perform physical examinations if required, and obtain necessary laboratory test results.
• Assess the severity of illness and, when appropriate, contact patients and referring physicians to provide study results.
• Oversee radiographic examinations to ensure correct procedures are conducted, relating symptoms to the pain and/or illness of the patient.
• Provide consultation, reporting radiological diagnostic examinations, delivering interpretation of studies, and diagnosing X-rays.
• The Radiology Physician recommends and directs patient care and treatment, consulting with the requesting physician before a procedure to minimize patient invasion.
• Submit Diagnostic Radiology reports through electronic or transcription dictation, handwritten, or typed as per Departmental SOPs set by the Chief, Department of Radiology.
• The Radiology Physician provides technical direction for technologists and ancillary personnel in the department during their duties.

Radiology Physician - REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year as a Radiology Physician within the last 2 years.
• Education: Completion of a Radiology residency program. Fellowship in breast imaging is preferred.
• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology by ABR, AOBR, or ABIM.
• License: Must have an active, unrestricted medical license and radiology certification.
• BLS Certification: Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Specialization (Optional): Experience in diagnostic radiology, CT, ultrasound, 3D Tomosynthesis mammography, and MRI is desirable.

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