Teleradiology FAQ | Irving Radiology Services & Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our 24/7 teleradiology services, PACS integration, setup process, and radiologist career opportunities.

GENERAL SERVICES

  • Teleradiology is the electronic transmission of radiological images (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.) from one location to another for interpretation and diagnosis by board-certified radiologists. This allows healthcare facilities to access expert radiology coverage 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Irving Radiology provides 24/7 diagnostic imaging interpretations for hospitals, imaging centers, and urgent care facilities nationwide. We cover all major imaging modalities including MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, and mammography, with subspecialty expertise across neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, body imaging, vascular imaging, and women's imaging.

  • Yes. Every radiologist on the Irving Radiology team is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and fellowship-trained in their subspecialty area.

  • We provide expert interpretation for:

    • MRI (all anatomic regions)

    • CT scans and CTA

    • X-ray (chest, musculoskeletal, abdominal)

    • Ultrasound (abdominal, pelvic, vascular, small parts)

    • Mammography (screening, diagnostic, 3D tomosynthesis)

    • Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine 

  • Yes. Irving Radiology provides true 24/7/365 coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Our radiologists are always available with no answering services or delays.

  • STAT reads are completed within 45 minutes. Routine studies are typically completed within 24  hours. Exact turnaround times depend on study complexity and volume.

  • Irving Radiology provides teleradiology services to healthcare facilities across 6 states nationwide, including Florida, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and New Jersey.

SETUP & INTEGRATION

  • Most facilities are live and receiving coverage within 4-6 weeks. The timeline depends on PACS integration complexity and facility credentialing requirements.

  • Irving Radiology integrates with all major PACS and RIS platforms including GE, Philips, Siemens, and others. Our cloud-based system is designed for seamless connectivity with your existing infrastructure.

  • No. Our cloud-based PACS system requires no software installation or additional hardware. All access is through a secure web portal compatible with any device.

  • Absolutely. All data transmission, storage, and access is fully HIPAA-compliant with enterprise-grade encryption and secure protocols to protect patient information.

  • Reports are delivered directly to your PACS/RIS system and are also accessible through our secure web portal for instant viewing by referring physicians.

  • Yes, we can customize reporting styles to match your preferences and clinical workflows.

  • Our IT support team is available 24/7 to assist with any connectivity issues, technical questions, or troubleshooting needs. You'll also have a dedicated account manager for ongoing support.

COVERAGE & WORKFLOW

  • The PACS system allows you to mark cases as STAT.

  • Yes. Our radiologists are available for direct consultation on any case at any time. We encourage collaboration and communication with referring physicians.

  • Critical and unexpected findings are called directly to the referring physician or appropriate clinical contact immediately upon identification, following standard ACR guidelines.

  • Yes, we provide preliminary interpretations for after-hours studies with final reads completed within 24 hours. 

  • Yes. We offer flexible coverage options including full 24/7 service, after-hours only, weekends and holidays, or customized scheduling to supplement your existing radiology department.

  • Referring physicians can contact our radiologists directly via phone or through our secure web portal messaging system for clarification or additional clinical discussion.

QUALITY & CREDENTIALS

  • All interpretations undergo periodic peer review, and our radiologists participate in ongoing continuing medical education to stay current with best practices and advances in diagnostic imaging.

  • Yes. Our radiologists complete all necessary credentialing and privileging requirements specific to your facility before providing coverage.

  • Our team includes fellowship-trained specialists in:

    • Neuroradiology

    • Musculoskeletal radiology

    • Body imaging

    • Vascular imaging

    • Women's imaging (breast imaging)

    • Emergency radiology

PRICING & CONTRACTS

  • Pricing varies based on imaging volume, coverage requirements, and facility needs. Contact us for a customized quote tailored to your specific situation.

  • We offer flexible contract terms to meet your facility's needs.

  • No, there are not setup fees.

  • Our pricing model charges per study.

FOR RADIOLOGISTS

  • Yes! We're always interested in connecting with board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists. Visit our Careers page to learn more about current opportunities.

  • We seek radiologists who are:

    • Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology

    • Fellowship-trained in a radiology subspecialty

    • Licensed area preferred in TX and FL or any of the states we practice in, but not required to get started. We make sure our radiologists have the proper licensing across all of the states we service.

    • Committed to high-quality interpretations and collaboration

  • Yes. We offer full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

  • Absolutely. Our cloud-based platform allows radiologists to work from anywhere with secure access to our PACS system.