At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform a wide range of interventional radiology procedures and collaborate with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join the QEII Health Sciences Centre, the largest adult tertiary care centre in Atlantic Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, academic opportunities, and access to cutting-edge medical technology.
- Other info: Be part of a leading academic practice with excellent growth and learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Royal College Radiology certification and a passion for education and research in Interventional Radiology.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 $ per year.
The Department of Diagnostic Imaging, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Nova Scotia Health & Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, is offering a full-time faculty position for an Interventional Radiologist. The candidate will be an addition to an academic practice group of 46 sub-specialized radiologists, 7 of which are interventional radiologists. Interventional radiology work is primarily at the QEII Health Sciences Center (Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General hospitals); however, there is some additional procedure time at the IWK Health Centre, a women's and children's hospital. The QEII is the largest adult tertiary care center in Atlantic Canada and is a Level 1 trauma center, 590 bed facility. The three hospitals are in close walking distance. A large expansion project is underway at the Halifax Infirmary site. We have a great working relationship with referring services and provide interventional radiology care for patients from around the province and some patients with complex medical care needs throughout the Atlantic region.
The QEII Health Sciences Centre is the core adult clinical teaching facility for Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. In addition to residency programs in Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, the Department of Diagnostic Imaging offers a variety of fellowship programs. The Department is affiliated with the Biomedical Translational Imaging Centre (BIOTIC), a lab conducting research in high field strength magnetic resonance imaging, and preclinical imaging devices and techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Our practice involves the complete breadth of Interventional Radiology procedures under ultrasound, computed tomography and fluoroscopic imaging guidance. From biopsies and drainages to oncologic and complex vascular angiographic work, we do it all! This year we are on track for over 8,000 procedures. With 3-4 Interventional radiologists doing procedures daily, there is also a mix of IR clinic and diagnostic imaging work in our practice. The Halifax Infirmary site has an IR recover bay, single and biplane units, C-arm room and dedicated IR CT. The Victoria General site has a new single plane unit, dedicated IR CT, and additional IR C-arm.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have Royal College Radiology certification and preferably Royal College Interventional Radiology subspecialty certification. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and academic track record in education and/or research and a desire to advance the field of Interventional Radiology. Academic rank will be in accordance with prior achievements.
Interventional Radiologist in Halifax employer: CAR
Joining the QEII Health Sciences Centre as an Interventional Radiologist means becoming part of a dynamic academic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With access to cutting-edge facilities and a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritizes both patient care and academic excellence. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this role offers the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse patient population while contributing to groundbreaking research and education in the field of radiology.
