Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist
Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist
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Job Summary
Job Title:
Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist
Work Site:
899 West 12th Avenue Vancouver B.C.
Status:
Full-Time
Start Date:
October 1 2025
Compensation Type:
FFS
Come work as an Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full-time academic Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging a dynamic group of 40 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic along with interventional radiologic services to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH) in affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC). VGH is the quaternary care center for the Province of British Columbia for thoracic surgery and lung transplantation.
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.
As an Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Work with three 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 Fellows annually.
- Participate 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.
Qualifications
Education Licensing & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) Full
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
- Emergency Experience - Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) Desired
- The candidate must hold an MD degree or equivalent
- The candidate must have completed fellowship training in both Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging Emergency Trauma Imaging and Musculoskeletal Imaging as the successful applicant will also be expected to participate in other clinical rotations including 24/7 emergency/Trauma service and Musculoskeletal service.
- 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 biopsies 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.
- Ability to interpret full body imaging is a requirement in order to support remote Radiology service across the province of BC.
Closing Statement
Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.
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WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
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
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Employment Type
Full-Time
