Remote Radiology Physician
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Remote Radiology Physician
Delaware, Delaware County, OH
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
Join the Department of Defense as a Radiology Physician specializing in forensic imaging. Focus on post-mortem CT, MRI, advanced imaging tech, peer-reviewed research, and training. Provide expert testimony and collaborate across military and federal agencies.
Requirements
- Board-certified in radiology
- Expertise in forensic radiology
- Experience with CT, MRI, fluoroscopy
- Knowledge of post-mortem imaging
- Research and teaching experience
Qualifications
- Medical license in the US
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership and mentorship ability
- Experience in forensic settings
Full job description
Radiology physician employment in Delaware : - Diagnostic radiology casework in support of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES), the Defense Health Agency (HA/DHA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). - Provide expert radiological consultation and peer-reviewed interpretations for global medicolegal investigations, utilizing advanced imaging (CT, MRI, and digital radiography) to assist in determining cause and manner of death. - Collaborate with the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) and physical anthropologists to utilize radiographic comparison (such as antemortem vs. postmortem dental and skeletal X-rays) for the definitive identification of fragmented or commingled remains. - Oversee and interpret all radiological examinations conducted by the Forensic Pathology Investigations Division. - Perform diagnostic interpretation on 100% of post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) scans, fluoroscopy, and traditional plain-film radiographs obtained during the autopsy process. - Generate authoritative, legally defensible, and timely radiology reports detailing all positive and negative skeletal, soft tissue, and visceral findings. - Provide expert testimony in federal, military, or civilian courts-martial and legal proceedings regarding radiological findings, injury mechanisms, and identification methodologies. - Oversight and implementation of current Forensic Radiology processes and the development and implementation of future Forensic Radiology processes. - Standardize and update post-mortem imaging protocols to align with international standards set by the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI). - Champion the integration of emerging imaging technologies, such as post-mortem CT angiography (PMCTA) and advanced 3D surface scanning, into the routine autopsy workflow. - Direct the validation, calibration, and quality control of advanced radiological equipment within the mortuary environment, ensuring compliance with federal radiation safety guidelines. - Must have particularly outstanding, authoritative, broad, and intensive knowledge of all modalities of radiology, with an emphasis on forensic radiology. - Serve as the premier Department of Defense Subject Matter Expert (SME) on forensic radiology, providing expert consults to regional military treatment facilities and federal law enforcement agencies (e.g., Maintain board-certified proficiency in cross-sectional imaging (CT/MRI), musculoskeletal radiology, and emergency/trauma imaging. - Conduct active research, publish peer-reviewed forensic radiology literature, and lecture at national military and civilian medical conferences to advance the field of post-mortem imaging. - Responsible for development and evolution of radiologic imaging service protocols, oversight/supervisor of radiology technologists and service practices. - Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the clinical performance of military and civilian radiologic technologists operating within the forensic environment. - Establish training programs specifically focused on post-mortem positioning, artifact reduction, and radiation safety protocols unique to forensic pathology. - Lead the technical integration and troubleshooting of specialized Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) customized for forensic and non-clinical storage. - Maintain statistical records of workload, participates in Forensic Pathology Investigations meetings and committees. - Actively participate in daily morning mortality reviews, clinical consensus conferences, and multidisciplinary peer-review boards. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams consisting of Medical Examiners, Medicolegal Death Investigators, 92M (mortuary affairs specialists), radiology technicians, and IT personnel. - Lead real-time clinical review sessions at the viewing console with Forensic Pathologists prior to and during autopsy procedures to guide surgical dissection and evidence retrieval. - Partner with Army Mortuary Affairs Specialists (92M) and civilian technicians to ensure safe, respectful, and efficient patient flow through the imaging suite. - Work closely with specialized Defense Health Agency IT personnel to maintain secure, HIPAA-compliant (and potentially classified) imaging databases, ensuring uninterrupted PACS transmission and archival capabilities.
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