Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist, VGH (Vancouver)

Job Title: Academic Diagnostic Cardiothoracic Radiologist

Work Site: 899 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, B.C.

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a full‑time academic Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join Vancouver Imaging, a dynamic group of 42 academic radiologists providing general and subspecialty diagnostic and interventional radiologic services to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital, in affiliation with the University of British Columbia (UBC). This position plays a key role in teaching, research and high‑quality clinical work in a high‑volume practice, including adult chest radiographs, thoracic and cardiac CTs, and thoracic and cardiac MRIs.

Responsibilities

• Work with 4 full‑time Cardiothoracic Radiologists and collaborate closely with the Divisions of Respirology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Pathology.
• Train diagnostic radiology residents, respirology residents and medical students who regularly rotate through the section.
• Participate in and lead multidisciplinary meetings and collaborations, particularly with Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology and Respirology (Interstitial Lung Disease).
• Perform and teach CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and pre‑operative localizations.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent.
• Completed fellowship training in both Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging.
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC).
• Expertise in interpretation of chest radiography, thoracic and cardiac CT and cardiac and thoracic MRI.
• Experience performing percutaneous interventional procedures (CT‑guided transthoracic biopsies and pre‑operative localizations) is required.

Benefits

• Career growth with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident support, for employees and immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

EEO Statement

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. 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.