We are seeking a Board Certified or Eligible Radiologist to provide locum coverage at a high-volume acute care hospital in California. This role includes IR procedures, stroke CTs, and the option to add light pager call (rarely activated). Coverage needed on specific dates from September through December.
Schedule & DatesShift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Call: Optional night pager (paid separately, rarely called)
Open Dates:
September: 3 5 20
October:
November: 2, 8 9, 15, 23
December: 6, 14,
Compensation$3,100 $3,250/day
$770/night for optional pager call
Travel, hotel, and malpractice included
Facility DetailsStroke-certified general acute care hospital
Onsite diagnostic imaging team + overflow telerads for after-hours
Daily Workload:
CTs
X-rays
Ultrasounds
5 8 MRIs
5 8 IR procedures/day
Required SkillsIR: LPs, barium studies, centesis, drain placements, biopsies (lung, thyroid, etc.)
Stroke CTs, OB/ICU/ED acute care reads
EMR: Cerner
Outpatient contrast MRI/CT supervision and breast biopsies (in adjacent building)
RequirementsBoard Certified/Eligible
Active California medical license
CA Fluoroscopy certification (required)
DEA, BLS
Residency/Fellowship training completed
Strong IR + acute hospital-based imaging experience
This is a high-paying, short-term locum opportunity at a well-run California facility. Excellent support, light call, and high procedural volume.
Apply now first to fill will be submitted immediately.
Read LessWe 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)
Compensation$3,100/day (blended)
Optional night call: additional pay
Travel, lodging, and malpractice included
Facility InfoStroke-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
Required SkillsIR 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
Candidate RequirementsBoard 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.
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