What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Radiologist position at Adelphi Locums?
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)
- 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 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
- 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
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 1 month
- Vaccination Requirements: PPD, Varicella, MMR
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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