Teleradiology Myth: You’ll Always Have to Stay Late

In private practice, before I moved to vRad, staying late was expected, and I felt a constant, heavy pressure to always be available to pitch in, even on vacation. It was awful, but it was also the norm. I worried that switching to teleradiology would only make it worse. My workstation is right there, so why not just log back in?

I’ve heard from some of my colleagues that it is that way at some teleradiology practices. But that’s absolutely not how it works at vRad. In reality, everything got better.

When my shift ends, I shut down my workstation computer and I’m done. No guilt. No pressure. No one expecting that I will stay late or take “just one more” case. I spend time with my family, cook a nice meal, and live my life.

Here’s what makes the difference:

• If I choose to stay late, I get paid at a higher rate, because my time is valued.
• Bonus shifts (with bonus pay!) are offered, not assigned. I decide if I want to opt in.
• No one ever calls to ask me to be faster. I’m trusted to do my job well.

When I get together with other vRad radiologists, we often sit and talk about how we’re never, ever going back to our old jobs. This is just one reason why.

You can hear more stories from vRad radiologists on our new radiologist careers page.

Questions Radiologists Ask About Staying Late at vRad

Do teleradiologists have to stay late to clear the worklist?

Not at vRad. Shifts are scheduled in advance and end when they’re scheduled to end. If you choose to keep reading past your shift, that time is paid at a higher rate.

Does vRad have a minimum reading rate or RVU quota?

No. There’s no minimum, no quota, and no maximum. The worklist is shared with at least 30 other radiologists during the day and 100+ overnight, so no one person carries it.

Are bonus shifts mandatory at vRad?

No. Bonus shifts are offered at published bonus rates, and radiologists opt in only if they want them.

Can a remote radiologist set their own schedule and end on time?

At vRad, yes. You choose your shift blocks, the schedule is set in advance, and it ends on time, every time.

Ready to talk about a schedule that ends when it’s supposed to? Explore remote radiologist jobs at vRad.