OverviewLocation: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
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.
Services under this task order may be required any day of the week, any time of the day.
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, including an uncompensated one-half (0.5) hour for meal break.
A typical work week is five (5) days (0730-1630), which may include weekends and holidays.
On-Call (Off Site): 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, the HCW must respond to a page within ten (10) minutes and interpret images via Government issued laptop within thirty (30) minutes of images becoming available.
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.
It is estimated that the HCW may be required to provide 40 overage hours per year.
ResponsibilitiesGENERAL DUTIES: Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position.
Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.Practice aseptic techniques as necessary and comply with infection control guidelines.Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols.Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program.Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights.Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.Attend and comply with all annual training classes required by the MTF.Actively participate in the MTF's Performance Improvement Program.Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.Operate and manipulate automated systems as prescribed by the MTF Director.Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties.Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives.Duties – Specific.
Diagnostic Radiologist (Fellowship Trained): The HCW shall provide services within the scope of the clinical privileges granted by the MTF Director, including:
Provide interpretation of routine and complex radiographic studies in the HCW's area of fellowship training.Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.QualificationsDegree/Education: See Exhibit 5
Certifications: Possess fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Abdominal/Body Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Breast/Women's Imaging, or Pediatric Radiology with American Board of Radiology certificate of additional qualifications in Pediatric Imaging.
Experience: Possess experience as a Fellowship Trained Radiologist of at least two (2) years, within the preceding three (3) years.
Board Certification: Possess and maintain a current Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology accredited by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Licensure/Registration: Have experience in a subspecialty area of Diagnostic Radiology in accordance with fellowship training.
AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC
AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States.
We specialize in providing skilled, trained, and highly successful healthcare workers.
We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.
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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.
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