Description
The Indian Health Service is seeking sources for diagnostic radiology interpretation services for the Lower Brule Healthcare Center in South Dakota. The selected contractor will provide interpretation and final reports for standard x-ray and ultrasound imaging studies. The contract will be a firm fixed price non-personal service purchase order, with a period of performance of one year plus four optional years. The contractor must be located within the United States, have board certification from the American Board of Radiology, and meet the criteria for medical staff membership.
Some key points to consider:
• Average of 800 x-rays and 150 ultrasounds per year
• Contractor must have all necessary equipment and systems to perform the requirements of the contract
• Contractor must provide a copy of the most recent health physicist's survey report on any diagnostic reading workstations
• Contractor must have clinical supervision over the LBHC Radiology Department and perform as Lead Interpreting Physician (LIP)
• Contractor must provide telephone consultation to the LBHC providers on image interpretations which have unusual findings that may cause immediate health problems for the patient
• Contractor must participate in LBHC Quality Assurance and Peer Review activities