Locum Interventional Radiology Opportunity in Grass Valley California!

Locum Radiologist – California | Acute Care Hospital Coverage

Setting: General Acute Care Hospital (Stroke Certified)

Seeking a Board-Certified Radiologist to provide hospital-based coverage due to a recent provider resignation. Coverage includes inpatient imaging, ED/ICU studies, stroke CT interpretation, and interventional radiology procedures. There is also potential outpatient coverage at an affiliated imaging building requiring on-site presence for contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies.

Schedule

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Coverage dates: April 27–May 1 and May 25–29

• Potential for ongoing coverage

Clinical Responsibilities

• Hospital imaging coverage including Stroke CTs and acute care studies

• ED and ICU imaging interpretation

• Outpatient imaging support (contrasted CT/MRI, breast biopsies)

• Approx. 50 studies per day

• 4–6 procedures per day (primarily non-complex IR)

Daily Study Breakdown (Estimated)

• CT: 12–15

• X-ray: 15–20

• Ultrasound: 8–12

• IR procedures: 4–6 (primarily percutaneous biopsies, drains, aspirations; occasional tunneled procedures)

Required Procedures

• Lumbar punctures

• Barium studies

• Centesis exams with drains

• CT/US-guided biopsies

• Thoracentesis, paracentesis, nephrostomy tubes

• Intra-abdominal abscess drainage

• Chest tubes, suprapubic catheters

• Thyroid and lung biopsies

Facility Details

• ED Volume: 85–90 patients/day

• Admissions: 12–15/day

• Average inpatient census: ~50 (including ICU & OB)

• EMR: Cerner

• Radiology nurses and tech support onsite

• Large Sacramento-based radiology group provides overflow and after-hours reads

Requirements

• Board Certified Radiologist

• Active California license

• Completed residency (fellowship as applicable)

• CA Fluoroscopy Permit (required at submission)

• BLS & DEA (required for credentialing)

• Clean malpractice preferred

• Availability confirmed at time of name clear

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

• Strong procedural and acute care imaging skills required (Stroke CT, ED/ICU imaging)

Travel preferences to be detailed at submission, including provider’s originating city.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled radiologist comfortable with acute care imaging and hands-on IR procedures in a well-supported hospital environment.