Interventional Radiology Locum Tenens Opportunity California
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Location: California
Employment Type: Locum Tenens 1099
Compensation: $520/hr + Travel & Lodging
Schedule
Shift: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Coverage Dates:
October 5 9, 2026
November 30 December 4, 2026
Position Highlights
Hospital-based Radiology coverage with basic IR/procedural responsibilities
Approximately 50 studies/day + 4 6 procedures/day
Acute-care imaging including Stroke CT, ED, ICU, inpatient, and OB studies
Predominantly non-complex, percutaneous IR procedures
Radiology nurses and technologists available for support
Overflow and after-hours reads supported by an established Radiology group
Procedures
Required/Preferred procedural experience includes:
Thoracentesis & paracentesis
Chest tube placement
Drain placement
CT/US-guided biopsies
Lumbar punctures
Nephrostomy tube placement
Intra-abdominal abscess drainage
Suprapubic catheter placement
Thyroid, lung, and other biopsies
Barium studies/swallow supervision
Other basic IR procedures
Daily Volume
CT:
X-Ray:
Ultrasound: 8 12
IR Procedures: 4 6
Total: Approximately 50 studies/day
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Active California license
Residency completed
California Fluoroscopy certification required at submission
BLS and DEA required during credentialing
Strong procedural skills
Acute-care imaging experience, including Stroke CT, ED, and ICU imaging
Additional Information
EMR: Cerner
Setting: General Acute Care Hospital
Reason for Coverage: Radiologist resignation
Malpractice: Clean record preferred
Interested physicians, please reach out for additional details and submission information.
