Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Diagnostic Radiologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Klamath Falls, OR
• Service Setting: Remote Diagnostic Radiology
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Sunday; 12p 8p PST (option to work 12p 9p with 1-hour break)
COVERAGE DATES
• January 2026 Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult and mixed inpatient/ER populations
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately reads per shift
• Phone Consults: As needed for coordination with on-site teams
• Case Mix: PF, CT, and Ultrasound (emergent brain MRIs only)
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Facility Type: Teaching Hospital, Level III Trauma Center
• Closest Airport: Crater Lake Klamath Regional Airport
• EMR System: Sectra PACS; Fluency VR
• Specialty Backup Available: Interventional Radiologists on-site (ER-dedicated CT machine)
• Support Staff Available: Residents and technologists
• Reason for Coverage: Ongoing/long-term staffing need (continuity of care focus)
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, pending full credentialing
• Credentialing Timeline: 2 3 months (depending on license verifications)
• Additional Requirements: Age 65+ providers must complete a physical/mental competency exam per hospital bylaws
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by client
• Workstation: Provided by facility (remote setup supported)
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Diagnostic interpretation of CT, PF, and Ultrasound studies
• Emergent brain MRI reads as needed
• ED and inpatient imaging coverage
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Oregon medical license (client willing to license if not held)
• Board: ABR Certified
• DEA: Not required for tele-radiology coverage
• Certifications: None specified
• Experience: No minimum required (must provide previous 24 months of case logs)
• Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Sectra PACS and Fluency VR systems preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide remote diagnostic imaging interpretation for ED and inpatient cases.
• Deliver accurate, timely reads within 30-minute turnaround time for ER studies.
• Collaborate with on-site radiologists, residents, and technologists.
• Maintain effective communication with referring physicians and hospital staff.
• Adhere to facility protocols, credentialing standards, and radiology best practices.
• Support continuity of care and patient outcomes aligned with Sky Lakes Medical Center s standards.