JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Diagnostic Radiologist
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Las Vegas NV
Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital with Remote/Teleradiology Coverage
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 01/19/2026 Ongoing (26 weeks)
Clinical Shift Schedule: Night coverage with flexible late shifts on Pacific Standard Time
COVERAGE DATES
Starting January 19 2026 (ongoing; preference for one full week per month)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 120 cases per day translating to 80100 wRVUs per 8-hour shift
Phone Consults: Included as needed for ER and outpatient studies
Case Mix: Emergency department and outpatient imaging with emphasis on CT Perfusion; modality mix approximately 50% X-ray 25% CT 15% Ultrasound and 10% MRI
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Cerner
Office Equipment Available: Physician must provide own diagnostic workstation monitor and computer
Specialty Backup Available: Radiology subspecialty support across system hospitals
Support Staff Available: Radiology technologists and support teams
Reason for Coverage: Ongoing night coverage and expansion across multiple Nevada sites
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Orientation: All hours billable
Weekend Coverage: Available and often paid at a higher premium
Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Diagnostic interpretation of X-ray CT MRI and Ultrasound studies
CT Perfusion interpretation
Emergency and outpatient imaging coverage
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Nevada medical license required; IMLC accepted
Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
Certifications: As required by facility
Experience: Ability to maintain high-volume reading thresholds in a fast-paced environment
Other Qualifications: Must read on Pacific Standard Time; ability to meet quarterly RVU threshold of approximately 13000; familiarity with InteleRad Clario and NovaRad PACS preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Interpret diagnostic imaging studies across multiple modalities during night shifts
Maintain productivity standards of 80100 wRVUs per shift
Provide timely accurate reads for ER and outpatient cases
Collaborate with referring physicians and radiology teams across multiple sites
Utilize PACS dictation and AI tools to support efficient workflow
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Cerner and PACS systems