Radiology Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist with experience in mammography and breast biopsies to provide ongoing part-time locum coverage in a facility in Northern CA. This role focuses on reading all imaging modalities, with an emphasis on diagnostic mammograms and performing breast biopsies. PET scan reading ability is a plus, and providers must meet MQSA requirements (minimum 960 mammograms interpreted every 24 months).

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Dates & Schedule

Start Date: January (exact week varies based on existing staff schedules)

Commitment: One week every other month

Duration: 6 9 months

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Call: No call required

Job Details & Responsibilities

Setting: Outpatient clinic

Duties Include: Reading all radiology modalities: CTs, MRIs, X-rays, ultrasounds

Diagnostic mammograms and breast biopsies (including wire localization)

Reading PET scans (preferred)

Basic interventional procedures if capable (paracentesis, thoracentesis, drains, etc.)

Support from techs and radiology staff

Option to send studies to MRG Teleradiology if outside comfort zone

Volumes (monthly averages): Screening Mammograms: 225

Diagnostic Mammograms: 30

Procedures (biopsies, wire localization): 13

EMR: Cerner

Support Staff: Radiology techs, ultrasound techs, and other clinical staff

Reason for Coverage: Recent radiologist resignation

Required Skills & Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology Required

MQSA Compliant (minimum 960 mammograms in last 24 months) Required

State Medical License Required

Residency in Diagnostic Radiology Required

No specific fellowship required

Comfortable with breast imaging and biopsies Required

Ability to read PET scans Preferred

BLS/ACLS and DEA certification Required for credentialing

Clean malpractice history Preferred

Availability at time of name clear Required