Interventional Radiologist (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Schedule: M–F 8 am–5 pm in-house; overnight and weekend call included
• Weekend call: 4 hours in-house (8 am–12 pm) plus overnight coverage
• Setting: Hospital-based interventional radiology

Description

This locum tenens assignment provides hospital-based Interventional Radiology coverage in Albany, Georgia. The position requires performing CT and ultrasound-guided biopsies and a range of procedures including para/thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, myelograms, nephrostomy, embolization, and drain/chest tube insertion. Vascular IR procedures are required; diagnostic radiology is not included.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventional radiology services with required call coverage
• Perform CT-guided and ultrasound-guided biopsies
• Perform para/thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, and myelograms
• Perform nephrostomy, embolization, and drain/chest tube insertion
• Perform vascular interventional radiology procedures

Requirements

• Interventional radiology experience
• Ability to work M–F 8 am–5 pm in-house with overnight and weekend call
• Competence in CT- and ultrasound-guided biopsies
• Competence in para/thoracentesis, lumbar punctures, and myelograms
• Competence in nephrostomy, embolization, and drain/chest tube insertion
• Ability to perform vascular IR procedures (no diagnostic radiology)

Benefits

• Housing and travel support arranged
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage