Interventional Radiology Manager Jobs in Augusta, GA

The Interventional Radiologist position is to provide specialized medical care by performing minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using imaging guidance. This role is essential in delivering high-quality patient outcomes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advancing the field of radiology through innovation and adherence to best practices. This position plays a critical part in improving patient safety, comfort, and recovery times while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards. The interventional Radiologist reports to the Medical Director of Interventional Imaging. This role ensures that all services provided are appropriate to the scope and complexity of the organization and are delivered in accordance with federal and state regulations, nationally recognized standards of practice, and the hospital's medical staff by law.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited diagnostic radiology residency.
• Completion of an interventional radiology fellowship in accordance with standards set by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), with ongoing maintenance of certification and continuing medical education.

• Familiarity with radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and imaging technologies
• Meets all criteria established by the hospital's medical staff in accordance with applicable laws and standards
• Knowledge of federal and state licensure requirements and CMS standards
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Requires exceptional attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to urgent and emergent clinical situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Radiology
• Licensed in the State of Georgia and active member of the medical staff at Piedmont Healthcare.

• Proficiency in wide spectrum of interventional procedures including:
  • Vascular and endovascular interventions (angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, IVC filter placement/retrieval)
  • Embolization procedures (e.g. UFE, GI bleeding embolization, postpartum bleeding, tumor embolization)
  • Oncologic interventions (e.g. biopsy, tumor ablation)
  • Biliary and genitourinary interventions (e.g. biliary drains, nephrostomy tube placement)
  • Dialysis access (e.g. temporary and permanent dialysis catheter placement)
  • Central venous catheter and port placement
  • Thoracentesis/Paracentesis
  • Lumbar Puncture
• Collaborate with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide patient consultations, explain procedures, and address questions or concerns.
• Monitor patients' post-procedure and manage any complications that may arise.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Interprets other imaging studies when schedule permits.
• Ensure services are aligned with the hospital's scope and complexity of care.
• Collaborate with medical staff to establish criteria for ordering nuclear medicine services.
• Serve as a liaison between Medical Imaging and other departments, including oncology, vascular and cardiology.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Adhere to SR.3-SR.5 standards and interpretive guidelines.
• Ensure contractual arrangements (if applicable) meet regulatory and clinical standards.
• Participate in hospital committees related to imaging, safety, and credentialing.
• Report regularly to the hospital's medical executive committee on service performance and compliance.

• 1. Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, and continuous performance improvement.
• 2. Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Always Safe program.
• 3. Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.