Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221389-MD-IN
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: September 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient hospital is located in Merrillville, Indiana, and provides diagnostic radiology services across multiple imaging modalities. The facility conducts all imaging interpretation remotely via telehealth, utilizing the RPCE tech stack to support efficient workflow operations and timely report generation. Established clinical protocols are in place to facilitate quality patient care delivery across all covered service lines.

About the Facility Location

Merrillville, Indiana offers a range of family-oriented and recreational attractions for clinicians on assignment. The area features destinations such as Deep River Waterpark, Deep River County Park, Ninja Kidz Action Park in nearby Hammond, Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center, Sky Zone Schererville, and County Line Orchard. Clinicians will also find convenient access to cultural landmarks in the greater Chicago area, including the Field Museum and The Art Institute of Chicago.

About the Clinician's Workday

The diagnostic radiologist will provide 100% remote diagnostic imaging interpretation services via telehealth for an inpatient hospital in Merrillville, Indiana, covering night shifts from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Primary responsibilities include interpreting studies across plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine modalities, with an expected caseload of 50-60 cases per day. All imaging interpretation is conducted remotely, and no call responsibilities are associated with this position. The RPCE tech stack is utilized to support efficient remote workflow operations and accurate report generation.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 50-60 cases per day
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: Telehealth
• Government: No
• Procedures: None | 100% Remote
• Equipment/PACS System: RPCE tech stack
• Modalities: PF, US, CT, MRI, Nuc Med.
• Type of Dictation Used: Variable

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