Diagnostic Radiologist - Weekend Onsite Coverage (Los Angeles Area)

Position Overview

A high-volume hospital in the Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Radiologist for onsite weekend coverage. This role requires a strong generalist who is confident reading all modalities that present through a busy ED, including pediatric trauma, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and plain films.

Prostate MRI experience is highly preferred. Must be able to read everything that comes through the ED.

This is an urgent need with an ASAP start once credentialed.

Schedule & Commitment

• Weekends only – Saturday & Sunday

• Shift hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (10-hour shifts)

• Minimum: 2 weekends per month (at least 1 required, 2+ strongly preferred)

• Onsite only

• No call

Before starting, the radiologist must complete two weekday onsite training/setup days.

Workload & Expectations

• High-volume environment

• Average reads:

  • 130–140 studies per weekday

  • 150–180 studies per weekend day

• Modalities include:

  • CT (heavy volume)

  • Plain films (heavy volume)

  • MRI

  • Ultrasound

• No nuclear medicine, cardiac, or breast imaging

• Must complete all studies during the shift (no carryover to next reader)

Patient Population

• Primarily adults and geriatrics

• Some pediatric overflow, including occasional peds trauma from the ED

Position Details

• Discipline: Radiology

• Specialty: Diagnostic / General

• Practice Setting: Inpatient hospital

• EMR: EPIC

• Support: Full hospital-based support staff

• Contract Length: 13+ weeks

• Credentialing: ~30+ days

• Willing to license: No (must already hold CA license)

Requirements

• Board Certified (Required)

• Unrestricted California Medical License (Required)

• DEA (Required)

• BLS or ACLS (Required)

• Minimum 1 year of experience

• Ability to read all ED studies, including peds trauma

• Prostate MRI experience highly preferred