A Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Radiologist is needed for a short-term locum assignment at a stroke-certified general acute care hospital in California. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, X-rays, ultrasound, and interventional radiology procedures such as biopsies and thoracentesis. The position requires strong acute care imaging skills, California medical licensure, and fluoroscopy certification, with a focus on procedural volume during day shifts in July.
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Radiologist to cover a short-term, high-paying locum assignment at a general acute care hospital in California . This facility requires immediate coverage July with procedural responsibilities and acute imaging needs.
Assignment DatesJuly (must be available all 3 days)
Day Shift : 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Optional Pager Call : Rarely called in (paid separately)
$3,100/day (blended)
Optional night call: additional pay
Travel, lodging, and malpractice included
Stroke-certified general acute care hospital
Daily imaging breakdown:
CTs:
X-rays:
Ultrasound:
MRI: 5 8
IR Procedures: 5 8/day
Diagnostic support staff and overflow reads handled by large Sacramento-based group
EMR: Cerner
IR procedures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, biopsies (thyroid/lung), abscess drainage, nephrostomy tubes, chest tubes, suprapubic catheters
Lumbar punctures, barium studies
Must be confident with ED, ICU, and OB/med-surg imaging
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiology
Active California medical license
California Fluoroscopy Certification (required at time of submission)
BLS and DEA
Strong acute care imaging + procedural skillset
Clean malpractice preferred
Must be available all 3 dates at time of name clear
This is a top-dollar assignment with built-in procedural volume and minimal overnight activity . The facility is prioritizing speed and skill first to submit is first to be considered.
Apply now this assignment will fill immediately.
radiology, diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, MRI, CT scans, acute care, locum tenens, board certified, California medical license, fluoroscopy certification