Locum Interventional Radiologist Needed in California!

This opportunity is for a Radiologist to provide hospital-based coverage at a general acute care facility, supporting both diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology needs. The role focuses heavily on acute care imaging, including stroke CTs, ED and ICU studies, with additional procedural responsibilities. There is also potential outpatient coverage requiring on-site presence for contrast imaging and breast procedures.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: February 23–24, with ongoing coverage

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Setting: Inpatient hospital coverage with potential outpatient Building 4 coverage

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Provide radiology coverage for a General Acute Care Hospital (Stroke Certified; not a Trauma or Chest Pain Center)

• Perform and interpret acute care imaging, including stroke CTs, ED, ICU, inpatient, and outpatient studies

• Perform interventional radiology procedures, primarily non-complex and percutaneous

• Potential coverage of outpatient imaging center requiring presence for contrast CT, MRI, and breast biopsies

• Collaborate with on-site radiology nurses and technologists

• Coordinate with an external radiology group handling overflow and after-hours reads

Expected Daily Volume:

• ~50 imaging studies/day

• 4–6 procedures/day

Imaging Breakdown:

• CT: 12–15/day

• X-ray: 15–20/day

• Ultrasound: 8–12/day

Procedures Include:

• Lumbar punctures

• Barium studies

• Thoracentesis, paracentesis

• Nephrostomy tubes

• Intra-abdominal abscess drainage

• Chest tubes, suprapubic catheters

• CT/US-guided biopsies (thyroid, lung, other)

• Drain placements and aspirations

EMR: Cerner
Reason for Coverage: Radiologist resignation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology

• Active California State License

• Completed Residency/Fellowship

• Strong procedural skillset and ability to manage acute care imaging, including stroke CTs (dealbreaker requirement)

• BLS and DEA (required during credentialing)

• California Fluoroscopy Permit (required at submission)

• Clean malpractice history (preferred)

• Availability confirmed at time of name clear

• NPDB Self-Query Report dated within 30 days of presentation (required)

• Experience with ED, ICU, inpatient, and outpatient imaging workflows