Lucrative Diagnostic Radiology Locums in Woodland, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Diagnostic Radiology Physician – Remote Locum Tenens – Woodland, CA

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Diagnostic Radiologist for a full-time remote locum tenens opportunity supporting hospital and outpatient imaging services in Sacramento, California, and surrounding markets.

The physician will provide diagnostic imaging interpretation for emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient services across multiple healthcare locations.

Responsibilities include interpreting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and general radiographic (X-ray) studies.

This position requires proficiency in all four imaging modalities and the ability to manage a high-volume diagnostic imaging workload in a remote reading environment.

The assignment offers overnight and early-morning coverage, with a consistent schedule, no additional on-call responsibilities, and no weekend coverage requirement.

Compensation: Tier 1 - Hourly: $475/hr. Tier 2 - Hourly: $505/hr.

Assignment Details

Location: Sacramento, CA – Remote / Teleradiology

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)

Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology

Position Type: Locum Tenens

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Coverage Schedule: Full-Time

Start Date: As Soon as Credentialed

Assignment Duration: 9–12 Months

Number of Positions: 1

Practice Setting: Hospital Emergency Department / Inpatient / Outpatient Imaging

EMR System: Cerner

PACS System: Merge PACS

Voice Recognition System: Nuance PowerScribe 360

Credentialing Timeframe: Up to 90 Days

Schedule

Shift Type: Overnight / Early Morning

Shift Hours: 2:00 AM–8:00 AM

Shift Duration: 6 Hours

Work Schedule: Any 5 Days Per Week

Weekly Coverage: 5 Shifts

Weekend Coverage: Not Required

On-Call Responsibilities: None

Assignment Duration: 9–12 Months

Start Date: Following Credentialing

Patient Population / Imaging Volume

The physician will interpret diagnostic imaging studies for emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient populations.

Average Daily Imaging Volumes:

Ultrasound: Approximately 20–25 Studies

CT / MRI: Approximately 25–30 Studies

X-Ray: Approximately 150–200 Studies

The exact daily reading mix and distribution of imaging modalities will depend on clinical demand.

Clinical Responsibilities

Interpret General Diagnostic Radiology Studies

Perform Remote Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation

Interpret Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Studies

Interpret Computed Tomography (CT) Studies

Interpret Ultrasound Examinations

Interpret General Radiographic (X-Ray) Studies

Provide Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation for Emergency Department Patients

Support Inpatient Diagnostic Imaging Services

Interpret Outpatient Imaging Studies

Identify and Communicate Critical Imaging Findings

Provide Timely and Accurate Diagnostic Reports

Collaborate With Referring Physicians and Clinical Teams

Maintain Accurate Documentation in the Designated Imaging Systems

Utilize Merge PACS for Image Review

Utilize Nuance PowerScribe 360 for Radiology Reporting

Maintain Consistent Reporting Quality Across Multiple Healthcare Locations

Required Clinical Skills

General Diagnostic Radiology

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Interpretation

Computed Tomography (CT) Interpretation

Ultrasound Interpretation

X-Ray Interpretation

Emergency Radiology

Inpatient Diagnostic Imaging

Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging

Cross-Sectional Imaging Interpretation

High-Volume Radiology Reporting

Critical Findings Communication

Remote Diagnostic Imaging Workflow

All four imaging modalities—MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray—are required.

Clinical Practice Details

Work Setting: Fully Remote / Teleradiology

Primary Services: Emergency Department and Inpatient Imaging

Additional Services: Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging

Coverage Scope: Multiple Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics