Interventional/Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-CA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: September - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient; ER
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This general acute care hospital maintains stroke certification and provides comprehensive medical services to inpatient and emergency room populations. The facility features imaging infrastructure to support interventional radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging services, with a radiology group in Sacramento providing overflow and after-hours reads. An outpatient building on site supports advanced imaging procedures, including contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies.
About the Facility Location

California offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational attractions throughout the state. The state features varied landscapes, including coastal scenery, natural landmarks, and protected areas known for diverse ecosystems and year-round activities. Outdoor pursuits such as hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing are available across multiple regions, alongside museums, historic sites, and galleries suited to a variety of interests.
About the Clinicians Workday

The interventional/diagnostic radiologist will provide on-site inpatient and emergency room coverage during day shifts, performing comprehensive interventional radiology procedures and diagnostic imaging interpretation. Primary procedural responsibilities include lumbar punctures, barium studies, various centesis examinations with drains, and CT/US biopsies as preferred interventional procedures. The clinician will manage approximately 50 studies per day plus 4-6 procedures daily, with additional coverage opportunity at the outpatient building for contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies where clinician presence is required. Board certification is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Approximately 50 studies per day plus 4-6 procedures per day
Support Staff: Diagnostic Imaging Nurses, Techs; Radiology group in Sacramento for overflow and after-hours reads
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: No
Government: No
Procedures: Lumbar punctures, barium studies, centesis exams with drains, CT/US biopsies
Modalities: TBD

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