Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Roseburg Healthcare System (653/900/90C), 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470-6513

Q -- BOARD CERTIFIED RADIOLOGIST SERVICES SOL 653-44-00 DUE 080200 POC Brian Thomas (541) 440-1331 Provide healthcare resources in accordance with Public Law 104-262 and 38 U.S.C. 8153. Contractor agrees to provide a Board Certified Physician in Radiology to and at the VA Roseburg Healthcare System, 913 Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg Oregon 97470. Radiologist must be able to start on August 14, 2000. If candidate is not available to start on August 14, 2000 offeror will be determined non-responsive, if after award it is determined candidate cannot start on August 14, 2000 contract shall be terminated for cause and award shall be made to next lowest offer. Price is an all-inclusive rate of per diem, travel, and price/cost. The Physician must: a. Have an unrestricted license in a US state, territory or US commonwealth; b. Speak English proficiently; c. Provide evidence of demonstrated current clinical competence to perform appropriate outpatient care services; d. Be a US citizen; e. Be Board Certified in Radiology; f. Have a professional degree and education applicable to medical staff members,e.g., MD, DO; g. Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance; h. Evidence of current privileges (if applicable); i. Names of most current employer(s) and two peer reference contacts; j. Current copy of ACLS and BLS certifications; k. Be a team player; l. Must be computer literate, as VA Roseburg Healthcare System utilizes a computerized patient medical record; Physician to perform, but not limited to the following services: a) Provide professional (physician) guidance for all necessary diagnostic radiology services. b) Will be responsible for the handling of films as part of the interpretation process. c) Provide reading, interpretation and submission of reports of x-ray film as required by VA. d) Provide interpretation of plain films, fluoroscopic studies, contrast studies, procedures, CT scanning, diagnostic ultrasound and nuclear medicine. e) Perform necessary interventional radiological procedures to include but not limited to fine needle aspiration biopsy and others as required. f) Provide consultative services to the VA Medical Staff. g) The physician must be able to review digital images at computer work station (it is anticipated that the VA will be going filmless after October 2000. VA will provide limited training) as well as reviewing films on the light box. Contractor must provide the following documentation along with the candidate's information: 1. Evidence of current TB surveillance status. 2. Evidence of current Hepatitis B vaccination and titer. 3. If the contract physician is required to work in an environment that requires a respirator, the contractor will either provide their physician with a properly fitted respirator or the contract physician will be required to go through VA Roseburg's Respiratory Fit Program prior to beginning their assignment. Nuclear medicine requirements: a) Contractor must have appropriate certification by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to allow continued license of the Medical Center's Nuclear Medicine Services. b) Provider must be qualified to become an authorized user on our NRC license to perform nuclear medicine studies, including uptake, dilution, excretion studies (10 CFR 35.100), imaging and localization studies (10 CFR 35.200), and therapeutic use of Radiopharmaceuticals (10 CFR 35.300). If not already named on our license the provider must submit a copy of the NRC agreement or state license which names them as an authorized user or submit the completed NCR training and experience forms and completed preceptor statement at least two weeks prior to providing service. Contractor will provide on call radiologist coverage during non-work hours to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Backup coverage must respond to radiological emergencies within 30 minutes from receipt of notice. Contractor will provide, to the VA Chief of Staff one point of contact to be notified in the case of a call back during non-working hours. Failure to respond within 30 minutes will result in the VA going to a non-contract source for servicesat the Contractor's expense. Average number of callbacks is 2 per week. The contractor will be required to use the hospital computer system, to include but not limited to checking electronic reports on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness, writing orders (i.e. Lab, consults, and admission) and approving patient results via electronic signature. Solicitation packages will be available after 710/00. Requests for solicitation packages must be in writing on company letterhead and can be faxed to Brian Thomas at (541) 440-1276. Please include e-mail address in which to send solicitation. Quotes along with provider information may be faxed to Brian Thomas at (541) 440-1276 no later than 8/2/00 at 3:00 p.m. local time. Posted 07/10/00 (W-SN473100). (0192)

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