Interventional Radiology Coder Jobs in Louisiana

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026. Qualified applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. This position is not being offered for remote, telework or virtual duty. The incumbent must be physically located within 50 miles of the facility selected.

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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The incumbent position is in support of Imaging Services at the facilities listed in this announcement. Duties and responsibilities may vary to include but not limited to the following:

• Interprets diagnostic digital radiography, CT, MRI and US examinations of the head, spine, neck, body, extremities and internal organs as appropriate
• Accesses studies for interpretation through the VISN 16 Picture Archiving and Communications System(s) and reports findings electronically through the VISN 16 voice-recognition dictation software
• Communicates and documents communication of life-threatening findings immediately to referring physicians at remote facilities
• Functions in a professional manner in all relationships with management, co-workers and referring physicians
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc.
• Performs interventional radiology ancillary support cases to include but not limited to: venous access, pleural, abdominal, and extremity drainages, biopsies- all organ systems, abscess drainage and management, percutaneous nephrostomy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, cholangiography and biliary drainage, stone/tumor intervention, pre-operative evaluation and management of patients requiring tumor devascularization prior to surgery.
• Interpret diagnostic images in the following modalities: CR, CT, US, fluoroscopy and MRI with relevant exam comparisons made if available and correlated if needed with clinical information in CPRS.
• Review exam requests for appropriateness and prescribe an appropriate protocol for the requested exam as needed for specific clinical indications.
• Provide oversight of technical image quality with feedback to technologists.
• Provide clinical oversight of contrast administration.
• Participate in various aspects of quality assurance such as peer review, protocol review, appropriateness criteria and performance improvement. Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills that establish and maintain professional relationships with other professionals, peers, departmental support staff and leaders.
• Support patient care services with reports generated in a timely manner relevant to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity. Collaborate with the referring physicians for high quality patient centered care on various aspects of imaging such as exam selection and review of results. Make timely and definitive notification of time-sensitive results and/or results that have major clinical significance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, typical tour of duty 8:00am - 4:30pm, schedule may vary by facility and subject to change. Rotating on call responsibilities may be required.