What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologist position at Adelphi Locums?
Job Overview
- Job Title: Radiologist (Abdominal/Body Imaging)
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lakewood, CO
- Service Setting: Imaging Center
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Starting March 23, 2026 (13-week initial duration, ongoing)
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM MST (overnight coverage, 9-hour shift)
- Shift Structure: 7 consecutive nights on, 2 days off
- Start Date: March 23, 2026 (or sooner depending on credentialing)
- Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
- Schedule: 7-night blocks, 9-hour shifts (10p–7a)
- Patient Demographics: Adult and general hospital-based imaging cases
- Case Volume: Average 90 RVUs per 9-hour shift
- Case Mix: Focused on abdominal and body imaging with overnight teleradiology coverage
- Modalities by Percentage:
- XRAY – 50%
- CT Abdomen/Pelvis – 22%
- Ultrasound/Doppler – 12%
- CTA – 9%
- CT (non-A/P) – 7%
- MRI – 1%
- Total Annual Study Volume (for modality reference): Approximately 83,689 exams
- Facility Type: Imaging Center (Teleradiology)
- EMR/PACS System: Proprietary radiology system integrated with teleradiology workflow
- Staffing Model: Independent overnight coverage
- Support Staff: Technical and administrative support team available remotely
- Reason for Coverage: Ongoing night coverage staffing need due to expansion
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (teleradiology credentialing at partner hospitals)
- Credentialing Timeline: 45–60 days
- Orientation: Remote orientation required prior to start (all hours billable)
- Shift Differential: None (flat rate applies to all shifts)
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by client
- All Hours Billable: Yes (orientation and active coverage)
- Interpret body and abdominal imaging studies including X-rays, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and CTA
- Provide rapid, accurate, and high-quality diagnostic reports during overnight coverage
- Perform teleradiology-based consults and communicate urgent results per protocol
- Maintain case volume and productivity expectations (90 RVUs per 9-hour shift)
- Licenses: Active Colorado license required (will consider IMLC, but must hold at least 4 of the following licenses: AZ, CO, FL, IN, MT, NC, SC, or GA)
- DEA: Active DEA required
- Board: Board Certified in Radiology (ABR or AOBR)
- Fellowship: Fellowship-trained in Abdominal or Body Imaging
- Experience: Prior teleradiology or high-volume overnight experience preferred
- Certifications: None additional required
- Credentialing: Full credentialing required for all states covered due to sole overnight responsibility
- Other Qualifications: Must maintain high diagnostic accuracy and ability to work independently overnight
- Provide overnight body imaging interpretation for hospitals and imaging centers across multiple states