Radiologist

Job Description

Sanford Federal Inc. (SANFORD) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job Title: Radiologist

Based at: Rosebud, SD.

Job Summary: Sanford Federal is looking for a successful and detail-oriented individual to join our team as ‘Radiologist’. The Radiologist should have all the relevant education and experiences to perform the duties in such an effective and efficient manner. The Radiologist should provide high-quality on-site radiologist/interpretation services to the Rosebud HIS Hospital (RSU).  

Requirements: The Candidate must meet the following requirements

The Radiologist should have all the relevant education and experiences to perform the duties in such an effective and efficient manner.

Duties: The Candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

The Radiologist will be responsible of managing the following estimated procedures:

• 35-55 x-ray films daily
• 4-5 Multi-film studies daily (Intravenous pyelogram, venogram, acute abdomen, I Series, etc)
• 20-50 mammography screening and/or tomo exams/month
• 15 diagnostic mammography and/or tomo exams/month
• 100-130 ultrasound exams/month
• 250-400 CT Scan exams/month – average for past 3 years was under 250
• 8 fluoroscopy studies/month

The Radiologist will provide diagnostic Interventional procedures and associated interpretations. These procedures will include, but are not limited to biopsies, needle localizations, aspirations, fluoroscopic procedures such as UGI, Small Bowel, Barium Enema, Myelograms, Arthrograms, thoracentesis, etc; and will interpret all diagnostic procedures performed on-site and will assure that final interpretations results are accessible from the IHS radiology package within 48-72 hours.

The Radiologist must reside within a 200 mile radius of the Rosebud Service Unit for the availability of On Site Interventional Services, and also to curry/hand deliver prior mammograms that are hard film.

The Radiologist participate in:

1. All Radiology Pi Monitors and/or Peer Reviews.

2. Corrective Actions, if needed.

Additional duties will include:

a.) notifying the Radiology Manager and the Clinical Director of significant technical or administrative problems interfering with or threatening patient care in any way;

b.) Monitoring the technical aspects of every radiograph sent to the Candidate for read and reporting monthly on the overall state of the image form a technical standpoint;

c.) Candidate will create and implement a Peer Review/Cross Review Program that assures quality imaging interpretation and verifies competency of every Radiologists. - This Peer Review/Cross Review program will be specific to the RSU. - The Review process will separate the review data specifically related to the hospital and submit a quarterly report that shows breakout of individual Radiologist reads. - The report will reflect a random sample of Plain films, Mammograms, Computed Tomography (CT’s) and Ultrasounds.

 d.) Documenting any recommendations made to enhance radiology services at RSU.

The candidate shall present one educational In-Service subject to the Medical and Radiology staff each quarter between the hours of 9 am and noon. The candidate may select the topic of the presentation and obtain concurrence from the Clinical Director.

The candidate will utilize Sanford furnished equipment and will not be required to establish or maintain hardware at the RSU designed to scan and transmit films.

The SANFORD employs a Department Head for the Radiology Department at RSU who manages the staff, supplies, equipment, and ordering. The RSU does not employ a Radiologist or other individual who is qualified to provide Clinical oversight of the Radiology program at RSU. As a result, the candidate will ensure that the program operates in a manner consistent with JC/CMS expectations and may be asked for technical advice and assistance as RSU deems necessary.

The candidate will submit a bid with this solicitation which will be utilized in combination with the Technical Evaluation plan to select the successful bidder. The candidate will not be authorized to bill third party resources for the patients served while under this contract.

The bid shall include but not be limited to the items listed below which represent the components at RSU which are involved with full service interpretation of diagnostic study:

1. Onsite requirements 0900-1700 biweekly visits, 2-4 days monthly as needed

2. Travel expenses to Rosebud, SD

3. Plain x-rays estimated as 35-55/day

4. Multi-film studies (Intravenous pyelogram; Venogram: Acute Abdominal Series); estimated 4-5/day

5. Screening Mammography and/or Tomo; estimated 20-50/month

6. Diagnostic Mammography, and/or Tomo; estimated 15/month

7. Ultrasound; estimated 100-130/month

8. CT Scan; estimated 250-400/month

9. Fluoroscopy; estimated 8/monthly

10. On-site diagnostic procedures, associated interpretations performed, educational in-services, and on-site QC/QA functions. The radiologic procedures performed will be those within the capability of the Rosebud facility such as, but not limited to: Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP); Venogram; Diagnostic Mammography; Ultrasound; CT; Fluoroscopy; and Quality Control/Assurance. An all-inclusive daily rate will be sought for this component.

11. Oversight of the Radiology Department in harmony with JC/ACR/FDA/CMS expectations.

The Candidate will do no third party billing on its own for any interpretation performed via this contract.

Additional information:

• On-site services will be between 2 to 4 days per month between the hours of 9h00 to 17h00.
• Off-site services will be required 08h30 to 17h00 Monday through Friday to provide interpretations and reports on films/digital images sent by RSU courier or via tele radiology to the Radiology Manager for this purpose. Final interpretation results should be accessible from the IHS radiology package within 48-72 hours.
• After hour services will be considered anytime outside of Monday through Friday 8h30-17h00 and holidays. 24 hours, 7 days per week interpretations and verbal reports (within 30 minutes of receipt) should be provided on emergency diagnostic studies sent by RSU via tele radiology for this purpose.

Why Sanford Federal?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

Sanford Federal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.