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Fort Meade

Fort George G. Meade is a United States Army installation located in Maryland that includes the Defense Information School, the Defense Media Activity, the United States Army Field Band, and the headquarters of United States Cyber Command, the National Security Agency, the Defense Courier Service, and Defense Information Systems Agency headquarters. It is named for George G. Meade, a general from the U.S. Civil War, who served as commander of the Army of the Potomac. The fort's smaller census-designated place includes support facilities such as schools, housing, and the offices of the Military Intelligence Civilian Excepted Career Program (MICECP).

• The full time radiologist with clinical radiology responsibilities, as well as responsibilities for instructing physicians in performing and interpreting radiologist examinations/studies.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic images not necessarily limited to: Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, CT-Angiography, Virtual Colonoscopy, or other sub-specialty of Diagnostic Radiology.
• Determines applicability of requested procedures. Recognizes and obtains essential and accurate information about patients pertinent to the radiological examination requested.
• Develops diagnostic plan based upon the clinical questions and relevant clinical, radiological, and pathologic information.
• Oversees diagnostic imaging to ensure adequacy of studies performed.
• Counsels patients concerning preparation for diagnostic testing including informed consent and conscious sedation. Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of material.
• Provides a clear and informative written radiological report including a precise diagnosis whenever possible, a differential diagnosis when appropriate, and recommend follow-up or additional studies when appropriate.
• Instructs radiology personnel in desired techniques, positions, and projections.
• Provides direct communication to the referring physician or appropriate clinical personnel when interpretation reveals an urgent or unexpected finding in the radiological report.
• Determines the need for referral for cases that are not within the capability of the MEDCEN's radiology department resources.
• Provides professional opinion in regards to radiology services.
• Attends and participates in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities to the extent that such attendance and participation is relative to his/her assigned cases and/or performance of contract services as determine by the chief of the affected department.
• Prepares all records and reports as required by the MEDCEN policies, Federal law, or Army regulations. Maintains and disposes of records required/created as a result of processes prescribed by MEDCEN and Army guidance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in practice.
• Demonstrates critical assessment of scientific literature.
• Takes part in clinical Quality Assurance Program as required. Actively participates in activities to support performance improvement.
• Maintains familiarity and complies with MEDCEN antiseptic policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods in all procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility, works as a team member, manages time effectively, prioritizes and performs multiple tasks and adapts to change.
• Treats patients with compassion and empathy, recognizes and respects cultural diversity, adapts communications to individual's ability to understand, uses professional telephone technique, and effective and correct verbal and written communications.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, uses appropriate guidelines when releasing information.
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relations to enhance- optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
• Ensures a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
• Provides immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occur.
• Facilitates the learning of students, peers, and other health care professionals.
• Serves as a consultant in radiology services.

• Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited graduate school of Medicine.
• Must have successfully completed a residency program in Radiology and have completed a sub-specialty Fellowship in Neuroradiology, body imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pediatric Radiology, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, or Mammography or other sub-specialty OR equivalent experience of at least three (3) years in the previous five (5) years.
• Possess and maintain a current Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology accredited by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Must be in good standing, and under no restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held.
• Must maintain current certification in American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

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