Maternity leave locum opportunity in Kamloops, BC
Type of remuneration: Daily Locum Rate
Incentive: Travel and Accommodation expenses
Kamloops Medical Imaging is seeking a locum Interventional Radiologist to join our group March 29, 2021 to cover a 5 month maternity leave. Shorter locum coverage will be considered.
The Medical Imaging department at the Royal Inland Hospital is a collaborative team of 8 radiologists. Currently 2 are fellowship trained in Interventional Radiology. Royal Inland Hospital is a Tertiary Care and Trauma Centre providing services in x-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound (Phillips IU22), CT (Siemens Dual Source Flash x2), MRI (1.5T GE), digital mammography, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry and vascular/non vascular interventional.
Responsibilities include Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology coverage. There is currently no Interventional call and minimal Diagnostic call expectation past 6 pm (US and MRI). Candidates must hold certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for full licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology is a requirement.
Kamloops is a city of approximately 100,000 residents located in the Interior of British Columbia. Sun Peaks Resort is located a short 45 minute drive away and is the second largest ski area in Canada. Kamloops boasts some of the hottest summers (33 days > 30 degrees) and is ranked second for the driest climate and warmest spring.
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter: Dellano Fernandes, MD, FRCPC, Department of Medical Imaging, Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2T1 or by email to: dr.dellano.fernandes@interiorhealth.ca