Job Purpose
The Lead Radiology Consultant will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient-centered care by providing expert radiological advice to healthcare professionals and patients. The Lead Radiology Consultant will interpret imaging studies to diagnose and manage medical conditions ensuring satisfactory patient outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
Image Interpretation
- Review imaging studies (e.g., X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans) to identify abnormalities in order to accurately diagnose medical conditions and detect potential health issues.
- Analyze image findings, considering patient history, symptoms, and laboratory results to provide a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition.
- Compare current images with previous studies to monitor changes and track disease progression, response to treatment, or identify new conditions.
- Measure lesions, calculate tumor sizes, and assess volume changes to provide quantitative data for diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
Diagnostic Reporting
- Prepare and dictate detailed reports outlining imaging findings and diagnoses to communicate critical information to healthcare professionals for patient care.
- Correlate imaging findings with patient symptoms, laboratory results, and medical history.to provide context and relevance to imaging findings and ensure appropriate patient management.
- Suggest additional imaging or testing when necessary to ensure comprehensive patient evaluation and accurate diagnosis.
- Document imaging protocols and techniques used in order to facilitate reproducibility and comparison of imaging studies.
- Review and verify reports for accuracy and completeness, assuming responsibility for content to ensure accountability and authenticity of diagnostic reports.
Patient Care and Advocacy
- Evaluate patient medical history, symptoms, and imaging findings to develop personalized care plans and ensure accurate diagnosis.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop treatment strategies to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients on imaging procedures, risks, and benefits to promote informed decision-making and alleviate anxiety.
- Obtain informed consent for imaging procedures and treatments to respect patient autonomy and ensure ethical care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care to ensure comprehensive and integrated patient care.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and respond to changing needs.
Consultation and Procedure Guidance
- Provide guidance on imaging protocols and techniques to ensure optimal image quality, diagnostic accuracy and reduce complications and errors.
- Consult with other healthcare professionals to provide expert radiology advice and guidance.
- Select appropriate patients for imaging procedures to ensure imaging procedures are necessary and beneficial.
- Guide interventional procedures using imaging technologies to ensure precise and safe procedure execution.
Research and Education
- Conduct clinical trials to advance radiology knowledge and develop new imaging techniques in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals to contribute to radiology literature and enhance professional reputation.
- Develop educational materials and mentor junior oncologists and other healthcare professionals to facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Engage in continuous professional development and attend workshops in order to stay abreast of radiology advancements and enhance clinical practice.
Leadership and Administration
- Contribute actively to all aspects of the AMCE affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Directorate.
- Participate in directorate leadership and contribute to strategic planning, ensuring effective management of resources.
- Promote a collaborative and supportive environment within the diagnostics team.
- Supervise staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with AMCE management to enhance diagnostics services and improve patient care.
- Identify areas for service improvement and develop strategies for achieving high-quality outcomes.