Ultrasound Technologist - General
Mountain Home, AR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer with at least 1 year of experience and ARDMS or ARRT certification for a general ultrasound position.

Details

• Hospital-based general ultrasound department with coverage in surgery, emergency department, and patient floors
• Adult patient population with a 1:10 patient ratio
• Performs OB/GYN exams including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester studies, amniotic fluid index, fetal anatomical survey, and multiple pregnancy studies
• Performs general ultrasound exams including abdominal aorta, appendix, biliary tract, breast, gallbladder, intraoperative, liver, pancreas, and spleen
• Performs vascular studies including carotid, renal artery duplex, arterial/venous mapping, dialysis grafts, stents, and duplex Doppler studies
• Performs renal/pelvis and transvaginal exams including bladder, ovaries, uterus, and renal/bladder studies
• Performs small parts exams including breast, thyroid, testicles/scrotum, and superficial masses
• Assists with procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and ultrasound-guided biopsy/fine needle aspiration
• Uses PACS, Philips, and Siemens ultrasound equipment
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• On-call required 2 days per week and every other weekend with a 30-minute response time
• Works in a 24/7, 365-day hospital setting

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound/Sonography program
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Sonographer
• ARDMS or ARRT certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Community and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to perform sonography exams for eight hours or more across multiple hospital departments
• Must have strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with composure
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provides quality diagnostic imaging to support patient care and assists radiologists with exams
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellation
• Position is designated safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana
• Original transcripts and Arkansas Department of Health primary source verification required
• Experienced travelers are preferred, though first-time travelers with outpatient ultrasound experience will be considered
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted