Logo
Adelphi Locums

Diagnostic Radiologist

Adelphi Locums, Whittier, California, us, 90607

Save Job

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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Temporary

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

#J-18808-Ljbffr