Clinical Faculty: Abdominal Radiologist at Banner Health in Tucson, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY

The University of Arizona – Department of Medical Imaging is seeking a fellowship-trained radiologist to join the Division of Abdominal Imaging. Appointment rank is commensurate with experience. We are seeking intellectually curious, team-oriented candidates who are excellent clinical Abdominal/Body Imaging specialists and enthusiastic educators. An affinity toward innovation and investigation is also welcome.

Prospective candidates, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor will have an MD or DO degree, ABR Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology and fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging. The candidate will be eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona.

The ideal applicant will have expertise in all aspects, including advanced applications of Abdominal/Body Imaging (including Body MRI, CT, ultrasonography and fluoroscopy). She or he will imbue growth-oriented and customer-focused mindsets along with a sense of stewardship to the Department of Medical Imaging, Banner University Health, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Candidates should possess experience and passion in caring for Abdominal Imaging patients, teaching, and supervising medical students, residents and fellows, and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. Fundamental to the position are the ability to deliver outstanding collaborative patient care, advance the research mission of the department and cultivate a learning environment for the delivery of innovative education.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a strong academic division that provides comprehensive clinical service with a spirit of innovation as an engine for growth, value, and service.

• Participate in weekday clinical work and weekday/weekend call coverage while ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical care.

• Collaborate with to improve service and quality to for the betterment of our patients.

• Provide instruction for the Residency, Fellowship and Medical Student educational programs by preparing and administering lectures and reviewing cases.

• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, conferring with other services concerning issues affecting Medical Imaging.

• Support innovative research and serve as a willing collaborator with clinical and translational researchers.

Division of Abdominal Imaging

• Expert imaging (CT/MR/US/fluoroscopy) of body organ systems and post-interventional therapy imaging for abdominal and pelvic disease

• Trauma and ED imaging for Level 1 Trauma center

• Comprehensive oncologic imaging for patients receiving care at NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

• Body MR imaging provides foundation of excellent clinical service. Advanced MRI, using functional imaging and imaging biomarkers for quality care supporting growth of medical and surgical oncology and transplant services.

• Improved technology for motion resistant fast MR protocols for ED service with quick turnaround time and high through put.

• CT colonography service for colon cancer screening

• Dual energy CT applications in abdominal imaging, particularly urology imaging

• Ultrasound shearwave imaging for abdominal organs and small parts

Collaborative Opportunities

• University of Arizona Cancer Center

• Emergency Medicine

• Division of Trauma Surgery

• Division of Surgical Oncology

• Department of Surgery and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Program

• Abdominal Transplant Surgery Services

• Department of Urology

• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

• Vascular Surgery Team

• Department of Radiation Oncology

• Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Research Opportunities

• Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network

• Clinical research studies at the University of Arizona Health Sciences

• Cancer Imaging Research

• The Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center (AEMRC)

• Department of Medical Imaging Research Division

Department Overview

The Department of Medical Imaging is one of 17 clinical departments in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson that provides medical care through Banner University Health. The clinical caseload serves as an excellent resource for our training programs, which includes both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology Residencies, Medical Student Course Electives and multiple accredited fellowship training programs. Medical Imaging supports an ACGME accredited Neuroradiology Fellowship Program approved for three candidates.