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Diagnostic Radiologist, Locums

Dover, DE

Diagnostic Radiologist * $400/hour * Start As soon as credentialed * Days, M-F * 1 to 2 weeks a month * Inpatient and outpatient * Provider must be licensed in DE state or hold an Interstate Medical ...

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Diagnostic Radiologist, Locums

Dover, DE · On-site

Diagnostic Radiologist * $400/hour * Start As soon as credentialed * Days, M-F * 1 to 2 weeks a month * Inpatient and outpatient * Provider must be licensed in DE state or hold an Interstate Medical ...

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What is a diagnostic assistant?

Diagnostic Assistants are healthcare professionals who support medical teams by preparing patients, setting up equipment, and assisting with diagnostic procedures such as blood tests, imaging, and laboratory work. They help ensure that tests are conducted accurately and efficiently by collecting samples, maintaining records, and sometimes processing basic test results. Their role is vital in helping doctors and specialists diagnose illnesses and conditions promptly. Diagnostic Assistants often work in hospitals, clinics, or laboratories under the supervision of medical technologists or other healthcare staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a diagnostic assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Diagnostic Assistant, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, specimen collection, and basic laboratory procedures, often supported by a certificate or associate degree in medical laboratory technology or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), sample processing equipment, and adherence to safety protocols is essential. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure accurate results and efficient workflow. These skills are critical for supporting diagnostic teams, maintaining patient safety, and delivering reliable laboratory data.

What are some common challenges diagnostic assistants face when working in fast-paced healthcare settings?

Diagnostic Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple tasks simultaneously, handling sensitive patient information, and adapting to rapidly changing priorities. In busy healthcare environments, they must efficiently support laboratory or imaging teams while ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety protocols. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as Diagnostic Assistants frequently collaborate with technologists, nurses, and physicians to facilitate the diagnostic process.

What is the difference between Diagnostic Assistant vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectDiagnostic AssistantMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate degree in medical laboratory technology; certification often required
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, diagnostic centers assisting with patient prep and data collectionLaboratories performing tests on specimens, analyzing results
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, diagnostic labsMedical labs, hospitals, research institutions

Diagnostic Assistants typically support diagnostic procedures and patient preparation, often with minimal formal education. Medical Laboratory Technicians perform detailed laboratory tests and require specialized training and certification. While both roles work in healthcare settings, their responsibilities and qualifications differ significantly.

Do you need a degree to be a diagnostic assistant?

A diagnostic assistant typically does not need a college degree but must have relevant training or certification in medical assisting, radiology, or related fields. Employers often prioritize practical skills, knowledge of medical procedures, and familiarity with diagnostic equipment. Certification programs can enhance job prospects and demonstrate competence in the role.

How to become a diagnostic assistant?

To become a diagnostic assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with training in medical terminology and basic clinical procedures. Some roles require certification or on-the-job training, and familiarity with medical equipment and electronic health records is beneficial.
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Infographic showing various Diagnostic Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Physician (Radiology-Diagnostic) - Assistant Chief

Gainesville, FL

SD Department of Veterans Affairs
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$385K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and well rounded Radiologist-Assistant Chief. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • License and Registration:Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program (Radiology- Diagnostic), leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
    [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
    (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
    Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
  • Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology
  • English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)
Preferred Experience:
  • Strong diagnostic radiology skill set including radiography, fluoroscopy, US, CT (including LDCT), and MRI.
  • Completion of a radiology fellowship. Fellowship preferred but not required provided sufficient practice experience.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.Education:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
  1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
  2. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
  3. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Employment Type: OTHER

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