Locum Emergency Trauma Radiologist at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Radiology, CT, US, MRI, General Radiography, Teaching, Research, Clinical Teaching, Cardiac CT, Dual-Energy CT, Low-Dose CT Techniques, Radiological Information Technology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Job Title: Locum Emergency Trauma Radiologist Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital Status: Locum Start Date: December 1, 2025 Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service Come work as Emergency Trauma Radiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is seeking a locum Emergency Trauma Radiologist to join a dynamic group of 40 academic Radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic and interventional radiological services to VGH and the University of British Columbia Hospital, both integral parts of the University of British Columbia (UBC) hospital system. Our ER/TRAUMA section is one of the largest and most advanced academic Emergency Radiology groups in North America, and operates 24/7/365 from our reading room, which is centrally located within Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department (ED). Our department is fully digital with state-of-the-art equipment such as our third generation dual-source/ dual-energy CT. All the members of our department are expected to engage fully in both the clinical and non-clinical activities of the section, including providing substantial contributions in research, education, and/or sectional administration. Teaching requirements include training a bright group of Residents and Emergency Radiology Fellows annually. We value our excellent collaborations with Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Trauma, Cardiology, Stroke and Critical care services along with our other radiology department subspecialty sections. The successful candidates will enjoy a challenging practice including CT, US, MRI and General Radiography in a PACS environment within VGH and UBC Hospitals. The remuneration and vacation arrangements are competitive for this geographic region. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Desired All candidates must hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed Fellowship training in Emergency Trauma Radiology, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia. All applicants must also be currently certified by, or eligible for certification by, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The successful applicant will be located at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital. Mandatory candidate qualifications include: Fellowship training is strongly preferred, or several years of substantial Emergency Radiology experience in an accredited Level 1 Trauma Center. 1 Demonstrated experience in Cardiac CT with at least a Level 2 Cardiac CT certification. 2 Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently in a high volume and fast paced practice. 3 Willingness and capacity to image and interpret all organ systems including neurologic, thoracic, vascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, gynecologic, early obstetric, and cross cover other subspecialty sections. 4 Accomplished track record in clinical teaching at the medical student, resident, and Fellowship level. 5 Proven academic track record with an established research portfolio is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also: (1) Have experience in all aspects of MRI and CT including body and neuroradiology. (2) Have experience in Dual-Energy CT. (3) Have experience and in-depth knowledge of contemporary low-dose CT techniques. (4) Have experience in working with and developing relationships in industry. (5) Have in-depth knowledge of educational and radiological information technology systems. University appointment at UBC will also be granted commensurate with previous academic experience. VCH and UBC hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Responsibilities

The Emergency Trauma Radiologist will provide diagnostic and interventional radiological services in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include engaging in clinical and non-clinical activities, contributing to research, education, and training residents and fellows.