diagnostic radiologist

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 45 to 60 hours per week
• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

Education or training

Work setting

• Remote location
• Hospital (staff position)
• Private practice
• Rural area
• Urban area
• University or college
• Specialty hospital and acute care hospital
• Radiological laboratory
• Education

Tasks

• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prepare research papers for publication and presentation
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Teach one or more university subjects
• Teach students through lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations and laboratory, shop and field studies
• Record and process patient data
• Perform administrative tasks
• Perform cardiovascular procedures and tests
• Grade examinations, term papers and laboratory reports
• Develop and interpret radiographic film
• Deliver lectures and presentations
• Conduct laboratory sessions to supplement lectures
• Conduct literature reviews, surveys, laboratory experiments and other research for use in academic publications
• Assess extent of injuries or illness of trauma victims to determine emergency medical treatment
• Interpret test results
• Diagnose patients' diseases and disorders
• Perform routine, emergency and post-mortem examinations
• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition

Supervision

5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Specialty residency training
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Area of work experience

• Teaching
• Professional health care education
• Medical instruments and devices
• Education or teaching
• Clinical and diagnostic health

Type of industry experience

Training organizations

Specialization in clinical medicine

• Cardiology
• Critical care medicine
• Diagnostic radiology
• Gastroenterology
• Internal medicine

Area of specialization

• Abdominal sonography
• Peripheral vascular sonography
• College and university education
• Cardio-thoracic unit

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Pager
• Mask
• Computer
• Fax machine

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits
10 days ago