Status: Open
Site: Royal Jubilee Hospital/ Victoria General Hospital
Type of Site: Hospital
Type of Position: Permanent
Date Range: Hours of Work Full Time On Call
Qualifications, Education and Skills
Requisites
1. FRCPC Certification in Diagnostic Radiology
2. Fellowship Training in Body Interventional Radiology (or planning to do so)
3. Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
4. Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
5. Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
6. Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) Department of Medical Imaging in Victoria is seeking to recruit a full-time Radiologist with Interventional Radiology sub-specialty.
The successful applicant will join a group of 29 Radiologists, including 5 other Interventional Radiologists, who cover the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Lady Minto Hospital, the BC Cancer Agency, and a variety of clinics in Victoria, BC.
Through our two Siemens Artis Q equipped interventional suites, we provide Interventional Radiology services to the whole Vancouver Island with a population of approximately 870,000. We offer essentially the gamut of body interventional radiology (including interventional oncology), diagnostic neuroangiography, and endovascular treatment for ischemic stroke.
The average week consists of 2 – 3 days of Interventional Radiology with 2 – 3 days of General Radiology (including MR, CT, US, X-ray, biopsies, drainages, and fluoroscopy procedures). Attendance at interdisciplinary rounds and after hours/on-call services (with a frequency of approximately 1 in 6) are required.
Candidates must hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Radiology (FRCPC) and be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. An Interventional Radiology fellowship and willingness to learn endovascular treatment for ischemic stroke (or experience in EVT) are required.
Locuming with the group is encouraged if possible.
Please refer to the BC Medical Quality Initiative for training/experience requirements.
Start Date: Flexible
Community Information
Perched on the southern-most tip, Victoria is Vancouver Island's largest city and is in close proximity to Vancouver and Seattle. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, Victoria provides the opportunity to combine a rewarding career and a lifestyle second to none.
Strong public schools are complemented by multiple renowned private schools in and adjacent to Victoria. With our temperate climate, rich heritage, and vibrant cultural scene, Victoria provides the very best of urban and rural living.
British Columbia's scenic capital city of Victoria is located on the southern part of Vancouver Island. Double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, scenic gardens, and even the tradition of formal afternoon tea reflect this seaside city's British heritage. Victoria's economy is made up of traditional industry, advanced technology, tourism, and arts and cultural organizations. The city boasts one of the highest "park-to-people" ratios of any city in North America. A temperate climate supports numerous recreational pursuits including golfing, fishing, and boating.
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