Consultant Radiologist

Job Title: Consultant Radiologist - PET/CT and Chest CT (RECIST Adjudication)

Type: Consultant - 3 month contract

Location: Remote (India)

1. Role Summary

We are seeking experienced Consultant Radiologists based in India to support a 3 month imaging project focused on]chest CT and PET/CT review for lung cancer patients.The core responsibility is to perform consistent RECIST-based adjudication following a specific treatment in a standardized annotation environment. The data will have to be annotated within the given environment, a web-based platform, and it will not/ cannot be shared for local annotation. All data are de-identified in a HIPAA-compliant manner before the start of the exercise.You will have to measure, and track the lesions supporting response adjudication.Full training will be provided on the platform and project-specific conventions.

2. Core Responsibilities

• Review PET/CT and chest CT scans for patients with lung cancer.
• Identify target and non-target lesions in line with RECIST 1.1 and study-specific guidelines and perform bounding measurements and enter accurately in the annotation platform
• Adjudicate treatment response at each timepoint (CR, PR, SD, PD) based on serial imaging and RECIST rules.
• Assess scan quality and flag technically limited or non-comparable studies.
• Provide brief standardized comments for ambiguous findings or atypical progressions, where required.
• Participate in calibration rounds and inter-reader agreement checks with other fellow radiologists.
• Incorporate structured feedback to tighten consistency across readers.
• Meet agreed case volume and turnaround targets while maintaining high quality.
• Adhere strictly to all data security and confidentiality policies for de-identified clinical imaging.

3. Required Qualifications and Experience

• MBBS with MD or DNB in Radiology from a recognized Indian institution
• or DMRD with a minimum of 3 years independent radiology reporting experience.
• Valid registration with NMC or a State Medical Council in India.
• Strong experience reporting CT scans, including thoracic CT.
• Demonstrated exposure to oncologic imaging in day-to-day practice or in a tertiary care setting.
• Comfortable working with PACS-like systems and web-based viewers, including scrolling through series, adjusting windowing, and performing linear measurements.
• Ability to interpret and apply structured criteria (guidelines, checklists) consistently.
• Good written English to document findings.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable remote reporting setup (monitor, quiet workspace).

4. Preferred Background

• Prior experience in PET/CT interpretation for oncology staging or response assessment.
• Familiarity with RECIST 1.1 from trials, tumor boards, or structured reporting.
• Nice-to-have (These are not strict requirements, but they will shorten the learning curve and improve your match to the role.):
• Experience working with de-identified datasets, standardized templates, or research protocols.
• Previous experience in teleradiology, multicenter research, or imaging core lab work.

5. Training and Support

You will receive:

• Structured onboarding to the annotation and exploration environment.
• Clear written SOPs on RECIST implementation, measurement rules, and naming conventions for lesions.
• Example cases and initial calibration sets with feedback from research lead.
• The expectation is that after the initial calibration period, you can work independently within the agreed quality thresholds.

6. Work Pattern and Expectations

Engagement: Consultant, 3 month contract, with potential extension based on project needs and performance.

Mode: Fully remote from within India.

Hours: Flexible scheduling, with a minimum weekly commitment (20 hours) agreed upfront.

Throughput: Case volume targets are communicated at the time of interview, with a focus on quality first and efficiency second.

Quality Control: Periodic blind re-reads and inter-reader comparisons; radiologists are expected to respond to feedback and adjust practice accordingly.

7. Compensation

• Competitive consultant remuneration, either per case or per hour, aligned with experience and throughput expectations.
• Payment terms and structure will be clarified during the interview stage and specified in the consulting agreement.

8. Application Process

Interested candidates can apply for the role with

• Updated CV, including:
• Medical qualifications and year of completion
• Registration details (NMC / State Council with registration number)
• Summary of experience in CT, PET/CT, and oncologic imaging
• A short cover note (maximum 300 words) describing:
• Your current primary role (hospital, teleradiology, academic etc)
• Any specific exposure to RECIST or trial imaging
• Your approximate weekly availability for the next 3 months
• Preferred engagement model:
• Part-time consultant with specified hours per week

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to:

• Complete a brief technical discussion with a research lead and lead radiologist.
• Review a small sample of anonymised cases as part of a calibration exercise.

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