Breast Imaging /Cross-Sectional Radiologist Opportunity
July, 2014
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) seeks a Breast Imaging/Cross-Sectional Radiologist to join our team of 16 radiologists. The successful candidate will enhance our Breast-Imaging Program and support our multidisciplinary Breast Health Assessment Team. The successful candidate will also participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment and contribute strongly to the academic program, which includes resident and clinical fellow education and research.
Interested candidates should have completed a dedicated breast-imaging fellowship and be proficient in performing imageguided biopsies, localizations and MRI-guided biopsies. The candidate should also be strong in other areas of general cross-sectional imaging and participate in an acute on-call roster covering all modalities.
Our breast imaging program, accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiology, currently supports the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) at two campuses of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – (Charlton Campus & King Campus – Stoney Creek) and provides screening and diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, breast intervention and breast MRI including MRIguided biopsies. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is an OBSP High-Risk Screening Centre for Breast Cancer.
Our combined Breast Imaging program includes four fullfield digital mammography units, breast ultrasound facilities at both sites, a digitalprone table biopsy unit, and an additional stereotactic mammography biopsy unit. Breast MRI is performed on both 1.5T and 3T MRI. More than 14,000 breast imaging studies and approximately 700 interventional breast procedures are performed each year. There are very close clinical and research collaborations with the Department of Surgery. Research facilities at SJHH include the Imaging Research Centre with a dedicated 3T research magnet and CTPET. There is strong technical support from the medical physics department and there are opportunities to collaborate on research with various associated departments of McMaster University.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is a multi-site, acute-care 740-bed teaching hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, affiliated with McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences. In addition to having a strong clinical breast program, St.Joseph’s Healthcare is the regional referral centre for Thoracic Surgery, Respirology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Urology and Bariatric Surgery. As well, there is a strong general surgery program.
We value our strong relationships with our surgery, oncology and pathology colleagues. Breast imaging is a priority for our department and we plan to maintain and continually improve our imaging support for patient care in future.
We offer a very competitive compensation package and lifestyle.
Hamilton is a major academic and cultural centre lying between the shores of LakeOntario and the Niagara Escarpment. The ethnic diversity of the city is reflected in its galleries, shops, villages & dining establishments. Hamilton is home to many festivals, concerts, sports events and its world-renowned trails and conservation areas provide opportunities for cycling and hiking. It is a safe, family-oriented community with a modest cost of living.
Successful candidates must be eligible for Ontario Licensure, hold a Royal College Certification in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent, have successfully completed a dedicated breast imaging fellowship, possess strong academic interest and qualify for a faculty appointment with McMaster University. All qualified applicants are invited to apply; however, we are obligated to give Canadians and permanent residents priority.
The successful candidate will be offered an academic rank at the appropriate level with the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. If you are interested in joining our innovative imaging team, please forward your current CV, letter of intent and personal statement of goals (including names & contact information of three referees) to:
Dr. Colm Boylan, Chief
Dept. of Diagnostic Imaging
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
50CharltonAve.E, Rm T0826
Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6
with a copy to
905 522-1155 Ex 34072
Facsimile 905 540-6590
For further information about the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, please visit our academic website at: http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/radiology.