Medical Radiology jobs

Northern Health is currently welcoming Diagnostic Radiologists for short and long-term locums in Prince George, British Columbia. The Department is flexible on dates and duration.

Join a robust team of 6 radiologists, technicians, and support staff at the University Hospital of Northern BC to support our growing practice.

Radiology services at UHNBC include:

• Breast Imaging Centre with tomosynthesis mammography
• Ultrasound
• MRI 1.5 Tesla Siemens upgrade 2017
• CT scanners multi detector/multi slice/Dual energy
• Nuclear Medicine
• Interventional Radiology

Outreach services to GR Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel (approx.1 day per month travel is required)

Prospective radiologists should be comfortable with general radiology, including Fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT and MRI, as well as basic image guided interventional procedures. A fellowship is not a necessity. 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 (CPSBC).

Our group offers compensation for travel and accommodation for new hires and flexible vacation scheduling.

Call: Call responsibilities are split between the group members.

UHNBC is the Regional Hospital for Northern BC serving the population of Prince George (approx.. 80,000) and is a referral center for outlying communities (total population approx.. 350,000). It is the main teaching center for Medical Students in the Northern Medical Program of UBC and provides teaching for UBC Residents in several specialties. The BC Cancer Centre for the North is located on the hospital site and includes radiation and medical oncology. The ongoing development of UHNBC as a regional center and teaching center makes this an exciting time to join the medical community in Prince George. Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern BC, servicing an approx. rural population of 400,000 over an area of 600,000 square kilometers. Affordable housing, short commutes, a vibrant arts & culture community, and outstanding recreational opportunities make Prince George a desirable community to call home. A paradise for outdoor recreation; mountain biking, hiking, kayaking in the summer, and 41 ft. of powder in the winter are just a few of the options for adventure seekers!

If rewarding professional opportunities and outstanding lifestyle are your priority, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Estimated Gross Income

TBD

RSA Incentives

Retention Premium: 12.6%

The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia,

BCIT and other institutions. UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room

and updated ICU

• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.