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 multi-disciplinary 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 image-guided 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 MRI-guided biopsies. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is an OBSP High-Risk
Screening Centre for Breast Cancer.
Our combined Breast Imaging program includes four full-field digital mammography units,
breast ultrasound facilities at both sites, a digital-prone 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 CT-PET. 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 Lake Ontario
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
50 Charlton Ave. E, Rm T0826
Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6
cboylan@stjoes.ca
with a copy to
kharper@stjoes.ca
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.