Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist

Come work as an Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time academic Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging, a dynamic group of 42 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic along with interventional radiologic services to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital, in affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC). VGH is the qua ternary care center for the Province of British Columbia for thoracic surgery and lung transplantation, home to the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute and an Adult Level 1 Trauma Centre for British Columbia.

We are seeking an academically oriented Cardiothoracic Radiologist with a strong interest and experience in teaching and research. A focus on high-quality clinical work and service is paramount. The Section operates a high-volume clinical practice, involving adult chest radiographs, thoracic and cardiac CTs, and thoracic and cardiac MRIs.

• Work with 4 full‑time Cardiothoracic Radiologists. The Cardiothoracic Radiology Section works closely with the Divisions of Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Pathology.
• Play a key role in training diagnostic radiology residents, respirology residents and medical students who regularly rotate through the section. The Section runs a post‑graduate fellowship program in cardiothoracic imaging, with 3‑4 Fellows annually.
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary meetings and collaboration. The Section is integral to Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology and Respirology (Interstitial Lung Disease) multidisciplinary meetings and collaboration.
• Perform and teach CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and pre‑operative localizations. The Section performs a robust number of these procedures.

• Education, Licensing, & Experience
  • The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent.
  • The candidate must have completed fellowship training in both Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging.
  • All applicants must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).
  • Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of Chest Radiography, Thoracic and Cardiac CT and Cardiac and Thoracic MRI. Performing percutaneous interventional procedures (CT‑guided transthoracic biops and preoperative localizations) is a requirement.
• Knowledge & Abilities
  • Candidates will have expertise in interpretation of Chest Radiography, Thoracic and Cardiac CT and Cardiac and Thoracic MRI.
  • Performing percutaneous interventional procedures (CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and preoperative localizations) is a requirement.

Please email a cover letter and your resume to Jeanette Buholzer (). Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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