Diagnostic Radiologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana
Job Reference: ORD-221389-MD-IN | Dates Needed: September 2026 – Ongoing | Shift: Night (5:00 PM – 1:00 AM) | Assignment: Inpatient Locums | Call Required: No | Board Certification: Negotiable
About the Facility
This inpatient hospital in Merrillville, Indiana provides diagnostic radiology services across multiple imaging modalities. All imaging interpretation is performed remotely via telehealth using the RPCE tech stack to support efficient workflow operations and timely report generation. Established clinical protocols facilitate quality patient care delivery across all covered service lines.
About the Facility Location
- Deep River Waterpark
- Deep River County Park
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Hammond)
- Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center
- Sky Zone Schererville
- County Line Orchard
- Convenient access to Chicago cultural landmarks (Field Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago)
About the Clinician's Workday
The diagnostic radiologist will provide 100% remote diagnostic imaging interpretation via telehealth for the inpatient hospital, covering night shifts from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Primary responsibilities include interpreting studies across plain film, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine modalities, with an expected caseload of 50–60 cases per day. No call responsibilities are associated with this position. The RPCE tech stack supports efficient remote workflow operations and accurate report generation.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load: 50–60 studies per day
- Location Type: Telehealth (100% Remote)
- Government Facility: No
- Procedures: None (100% Remote interpretation)
- Equipment/PACS System: RPCE tech stack
- Modalities: Plain Film (PF), Ultrasound (US), CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine
- Dictation Type: Variable