Job Description JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Radiologist (Diagnostic Radiology) Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Whittier, CA Service Setting: Hospital and Remote Teleradiology Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing (8-month duration) Clinical Shift Schedule: On-site daytime 8a-5p; Remote evening 4p-1a (varied start times); Remote weekends/holidays 10a-12a (flexible subsets) COVERAGE DATES Minimum 4 on-site daytime shifts per month (must include 1 full weekend and an equal share of Fridays) Minimum 10 remote evening shifts per month (must include 2 weekend days; flexible start times 4pm-10pm) Minimum 3 remote weekend/holiday shifts per month (10am-12am or subsets) Flexible scheduling with preference for candidates able to cover weekends and residing in LA/Orange Counties or PST/Hawaii time zones PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult and General Radiology population Patient Volume/Census: 60-90 wRVUs/day Case Mix: Diagnostic Radiology with CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine; subspecialty reads as applicable FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: PACs (Change Healthcare), Dictation via Nuance Powerscribe One Specialty Backup Available: Locum works alongside radiology team Support Staff: Team-based environment Reason for Coverage: High volume exceeding available FTEs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 1 month Vaccination Requirements: PPD, Varicella, MMR COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not typically provided; local candidates preferred (LA or Orange Counties) Lodging: Candidates must reside locally to minimize travel/lodging costs Remote candidates preferred from PST or Hawaii time zones REQUIRED PROCEDURES GI Fluoro studies (if on-site) Lumbar puncture (if on-site) Diagnostic reads for CT, MRI, X-ray, US, NM No procedures required for teleradiology JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active California medical license and CA RHL required Board: Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology DEA: Not specified Certifications: CA X-ray operator and supervisor permit required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty with no employment gaps >0.5 year Subspecialty Training: Fellowship training in Neuroradiology, MSK, Chest, Body/Abdomen, or Interventional Radiology preferred Other Qualifications: Experience in brain and spine MRI, stroke protocol CT/CTA/CTP required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform diagnostic radiology reads across multiple modalities (CT, MRI, US, NM, X-ray) Cover on-site daytime shifts, remote evening shifts, and remote weekend/holiday shifts as scheduled Maintain productivity standards (7-10 wRVUs/hour depending on shift) Collaborate with radiology team members to manage high imaging volumes Document reports via Nuance Powerscribe One and PACs system
