Women’s Imaging Radiologist – Kingston

Academic Women’s Imaging Radiologist
Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Queen’s Health Sciences, Queen’s University
Permanent Full-Time Academic Position

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Department of Diagnostic Radiology within the School of Medicine, Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University and its affiliated teaching hospitals are seeking a full-time Academic Radiologist with Fellowship training in Women’s Imaging, specializing in Breast, Obstetrical, and Gynecological Imaging to join a team of 4 Women’s Imaging Radiologists as they expand into a new Breast Imaging Centre and expand the Fetal Assessment Unit. The preferred candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and scholarly research or will have an excellent track record of, or interest in, high-quality research output. Breast Tomosynthesis, Automated Breast Ultrasound, Contrast-Enhanced mammography, Breast MRI & biopsy, Tertiary Care High Risk Obstetric Ultrasound (this requires certification in Nuchal Translucency), and Gynecological MRI are specific targeted growth areas within the institution. Candidates must display evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

With the academic component of this position, there is an expectation of participation in undergraduate medical education, residency training, and research. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.

Responsibilities in Breast Imaging include Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, and multimodality Breast interventional procedures. Breast MRI and biopsies are performed on a weekly basis.

Obstetrical service is provided through an active and expanding Fetal Assessment Unit, an in-house Fertility clinic, and a busy emergency department. Gynecologic sonograms are components of the clinical service.

There is a strong collaboration with specialists through Breast Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology. There is regular consultation with physicians in the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario through participation in Breast and Gynecology-Oncology Multidisciplinary Rounds. Participation in the Department Body/Plain Films On-call schedule is a requirement.

There is expectation of the roll-out of a Women’s Imaging Fellowship in the not-too-distant future. The successful candidate will join the other Women’s Imaging Radiologists in the hands-on training of the Fellow.

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