Locum - Physician - Radiology - Interventional Grass Valley, CA

Job description

Location:
Grass Valley, CA

Grass Valley is a charming Gold Rush-era city nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, offering stunning natural scenery and a vibrant arts community. Its close proximity to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities makes it an exceptional destination for those seeking both professional fulfillment and an enriching lifestyle.

Facility:
This General Acute Care Hospital is a Stroke Certified facility serving the greater Grass Valley community. The facility features a well-supported Diagnostic Imaging department staffed with experienced Radiology Nurses and Techs, and benefits from a large Radiology group in Sacramento providing overflow and after-hours read support.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Radiology - Interventional

Job Details:

• Provide hospital radiology coverage including interventional radiology needs, Stroke CTs, and additional imaging procedures
• Potential coverage in outpatient Building 4, requiring radiologist presence for contrasted CTs, MRIs, and breast biopsies
• Perform required IR procedures including Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Nephrostomy Tubes, Intra-abdominal abscess drainage, Chest Tubes, and Suprapubic Catheters
• Perform biopsies including Thyroid, Lung, and other tissue biopsies
• Perform lumbar punctures, barium studies, and various centesis exams with drains
• Supervise barium swallows and oversee placement of drains
• Interpret approximately 50 studies per day including CTs (12-15), X-rays (15-20), and Ultrasounds (8-12)
• Perform 4-6 IR procedures per day, predominantly non-complex and percutaneous in nature
• Support acute care imaging including Stroke CTs, ED, and ICU imaging studies
• Shifts are scheduled 8:00am - 4:30pm with coverage dates in October and November/December
• EMR system: Cerner
• Active California state license required at time of submission
• CA Fluoroscopy certification required at time of submission
• Board Certified or Board Eligible required
• BLS and DEA certifications required
• Radiology Residency required
• Clean malpractice history required