Locum Tenens Overnight Abdominal/Body Imaging Radiologist — Golden/Lakewood, CO

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Overview

• Position: Locum tenens radiologist providing overnight teleradiology coverage
• Location: Golden, CO (remote teleradiology supporting partner hospitals/imaging centers)
• Service setting: Imaging center / hospital teleradiology
• Coverage type: Clinical only
• Start date: March 23, 2026 (or sooner pending credentialing)
• Duration: 13 weeks initial (potential extension)
• Shift: Nights, 10:00 PM–7:00 AM MST (9-hour shift)
• Schedule pattern: 7 consecutive nights on, 2 days off; 7-night blocks

Patient population and case mix

• Patient demographics: Adults; general hospital-based imaging
• Average productivity: ~90 RVUs per 9-hour shift
• Modalities (approx. % of cases):
  • X-ray: 50%
  • CT abdomen/pelvis: 22%
  • Ultrasound/Doppler: 12%
  • CTA: 9%
  • CT (non-A/P): 7%
  • MRI: 1%
• Annual study volume (reference): ~83,689 exams

Facility and workflow

• Facility type: Imaging center with teleradiology integration; supports multiple partner hospitals
• EMR/PACS: Proprietary radiology system integrated with teleradiology workflow
• Staffing/support: Independent overnight coverage; remote technical and administrative support available
• Reason for coverage: Ongoing night coverage due to expansion

Privileges, credentialing, and compliance

• Hospital privileges: Required (teleradiology credentialing at partner hospitals)
• Credentialing timeline: 4560 days
• Orientation: Remote orientation required prior to start (all orientation hours are billable)
• Regulatory compliance: Must adhere to ACR, HIPAA, and institutional protocols

Compensation and benefits

• Shift differential: None (flat rate)
• Travel, lodging, malpractice: Covered by client
• All orientation and active coverage hours are billable

Required qualifications

• Medical license: Active Colorado license required. IMLC considered; must hold at least 4 of these licenses if using IMLC: AZ, CO, FL, IN, MT, NC, SC, GA
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Board certification: ABR or AOBR
• Fellowship: Abdominal/body imaging fellowship required
• Experience: Prior teleradiology or high-volume overnight experience preferred
• Credentialing: Full credentialing required for all states covered due to sole overnight responsibility
• Other: Ability to work independently overnight and maintain high diagnostic accuracy

Core responsibilities

• Interpret overnight abdominal/body imaging (X-ray, CT A/P, CT non-A/P, CTA, ultrasound/Doppler, limited MRI)
• Provide rapid, accurate diagnostic reports and meet productivity expectations (~90 RVUs per shift)
• Communicate urgent/critical results per protocol and perform teleradiology consults as needed
• Collaborate remotely with referring clinicians, technologists, and radiology operations
• Participate in quality assurance and continuing education as required