Locum Radiologist – General Diagnostic, Interventional & Nuclear Medicine
Job at a glance
Job description
A healthcare system is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist with Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine experience to provide ongoing onsite coverage supporting a high emergency department driven imaging environment. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule and a diverse case mix that includes general diagnostic imaging, limited interventional procedures, and nuclear medicine studies.
The radiologist will support a busy hospital imaging program where the majority of volume is generated through emergency department and inpatient imaging workflows. The site operates with a CT heavy environment focused on trauma, stroke evaluations, and emergency imaging. Ultrasound studies include routine abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, while additional advanced imaging and limited interventional procedures are performed as needed. Physicians comfortable working in a fast paced diagnostic setting with occasional procedural work are encouraged to inquire.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
• Experience interpreting general diagnostic imaging studies in a hospital based environment
• Comfortable performing light interventional radiology procedures
• Experience interpreting Nuclear Medicine imaging studies
• Ability to interpret stroke and trauma imaging including CT head and CTA studies
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Working Hours
Skills
• CR (Computed Radiography)
• CT
• Ultrasound
• MRI
• Nuclear Medicine
• Fluoroscopy
• Interventional Radiology
Case Mix Distribution
• High Volume: X ray (45 percent) and CT (40 percent) with a focus on trauma and stroke imaging
• Specialized: Ultrasound (approximately 10 percent) including obstetric, vascular, and abdominal studies
• IR Procedures (less than 2 percent): Paracentesis, central line placement, biliary drainage, and biopsies
• Additional Imaging (less than 5 percent): MRI, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine