Pediatric & Diagnostic Radiologist | Holiday Coverage + PRN | Long Beach, CA

Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology & Pediatric Radiology (Double Boarded)
Coverage Type: Absence/Vacancy Coverage + PRN
Start Date: asap
Contract Length: Short-term + PRN ongoing
Credentialing: Emergency privileging possible (clean files only)

Facility & Practice Setting

• One shared radiology and ER department serving both adult and pediatric hospitals

• Practice Setting: Inpatient

• EMR / PACS: Epic (REQUIRED)

• Hospital-based support staff

Schedule & Coverage

Weekday Day Shift (Onsite):

• 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (9 hours)

Coverage Types May Include:

• Day shift coverage

• Onsite call shifts

• Remote “on-call” coverage

• Weekend coverage as needed

• PRN availability preferred

Weekend Call Responsibilities

• Coverage window: Saturday or Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Reads include all pediatric inpatient & ER studies

  • Mostly plain films

  • ~15% US, CT, MRI

  • No nuclear medicine

• Typical volume: 60–80 studies/day

• Initial workload includes overnight studies + morning film load (~3 continuous hours)

• Intermittent reads throughout the day (check every 30–60 minutes)

• Radiologist is available for:

  • Tech questions

  • Outside study reviews

  • Urgent pediatric fluoroscopic procedures (non-interventional)

• After 6 PM:

  • Inpatient consult responsibility until StatRad takes over at 11 PM

  • ER films after 6 PM covered by adult ER radiologist (with occasional overlap)

While not continuously workstation-based, the time commitment and consult responsibilities equate to a full weekday shift.

Weeknight Call

• Inpatient consults: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Emergent pediatric fluoroscopy coverage: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

✅ MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Double Board Certified: Diagnostic Radiology AND Pediatric Radiology

• Completion of:

  • Accredited 3-year radiology residency

  • Pediatric Radiology fellowship

• Active, unrestricted California license

• Epic experience

• COMPLETELY CLEAN background & malpractice history

  • ❌ No claims

  • ❌ No disciplinary actions

  • Required for emergency privileging

⚠️ Any background or malpractice issues will disqualify candidates.

💡 Additional Notes:

📍 Locum tenens positions are temporary assignments that help fill critical staffing gaps.

💼 They offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and a chance to work in diverse care environments — giving you more control over your career.

🌟 With Aya Locums, You Get:

🚀 Access to top hospitals & healthcare systems

💰 Transparent, highly competitive pay

🙌 Dedicated application & assignment support

📑 In-house credentialing & licensing teams

🧳 Travel & lodging coverage

🕒 Easy timekeeping + document management

🛡️ Malpractice coverage + risk management support

📌 Additional benefits where required by law (e.g., reimbursements)