Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Supplementary Job Title
Physicians & Medical Staff - Radiology
Additional Sites
UBC Hospital
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Position Type
Locum
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
Job Category
Physicians

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

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is seeking a locum Emergency Trauma Radiologist to join a dynamic group of 34 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic and interventional radiological services to VGH and the University of British Columbia Hospital, both integral parts of the University of British Columbia (UBC) hospital system. The successful candidate will be located at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital.

Our ER/TRAUMA section is one of the largest and most advanced academic Emergency Radiology groups in North America, and operates 24/7/365 from our reading room, which is centrally located within Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Our department is fully digital with state-of-the-art equipment such as our third generation dual-source/ dual-energy CT. All the members of our department are expected to engage fully in both the clinical and non-clinical activities of the section, including providing substantial contributions in research, education, and/or sectional administration. Teaching requirements include training a bright group of Residents and Emergency Radiology Fellows annually. We value our excellent collaborations with Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Trauma, Cardiology, Stroke and Critical care services along with our other radiology department subspecialty sections.

The successful candidate will enjoy a challenging practice including CT, US, MRI and General Radiography in a PACS environment within VGH and UBC Hospitals. The remuneration and vacation arrangements are competitive for this geographic region. Apply today to join our team!

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• All candidates must hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed Fellowship training in Emergency Trauma Radiology, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia.
• All applicants must also be currently certified by, or eligible for certification by, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Canadian Medical Protective Association - Mandatory
• Demonstrated experience in Cardiac CT with at least a Level 2 Cardiac CT certification.
• Accomplished track record in clinical teaching at the medical student, resident, and Fellowship level.
• Experience in all aspects of MRI and CT including body and neuroradiology.
• Experience in Dual-Energy CT.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of contemporary low-dose CT techniques.
• Experience in working with and developing relationships in industry.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired
• Anaesthesia experience - Desired
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired
• Proven academic track record with an established research portfolio is strongly preferred.
• Fellowship training is strongly preferred, or several years of substantial Emergency Radiology experience in an accredited Level 1 Trauma Center.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of educational and radiological information technology systems.
• 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 subspecialty sections.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Olivia Todd, Recruitment Advisor: [email protected] or click "Apply Now."

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.