Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job description

About the facility

The institution has served the region since 1952 and maintains over 443 beds with comprehensive services including cardiac care, oncology, and orthopedics programs across multiple campuses with a modern 7-story tower.

About the facility location

Tennessee offers regional attractions and year-round recreational activities. The area provides outdoor recreation opportunities and cultural attractions for residents and visitors. The region features various entertainment options and accommodations with standard amenities available throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

The diagnostic radiologist will provide comprehensive breast imaging services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, managing specialized procedures including same day clinic reads, breast MRIs, breast ultrasounds, DEXA scans, mobile mammography, and stereotactic or ultrasound guided biopsies. The clinician will participate in weekly breast conferences every Thursday at 7:00 AM and serve as the interpreting physician for FDA requirements while maintaining an average caseload of 200 patients per day. Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology is required for this position which offers no call responsibilities and focuses exclusively on breast imaging specialization. The position involves breast wire localizations and requires expertise in comprehensive breast diagnostic services with modern imaging technology and established quality protocols.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 200 patients per day average
• Support staff: Radiology technologists, imaging assistants, and administrative support staff
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Procedures: Same day clinic reads, breast MRIs, breast ultrasound, DEXA, mobile mammography, stereotactic biopsies, wire localizations
• Equipment/PACS system: Advanced breast imaging equipment and PACS systems
• Modalities: Required Procedures: Same day clinic reads, breast MRIs, breast ultrasound, Dexa, mobile mammography
• Type of dictation used: Professional dictation system

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