Vascular Sonographer
Waterloo, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Vascular Sonographer for a 13-week travel assignment requiring 24+ months of ultrasound experience and ARDMS (AB) certification, with vascular, abdomen, and non-high-risk OB/GYN proficiency.

Details

• Hospital-based Ultrasound unit performing general, OB/GYN, and vascular sonography
• Average of 15 scans per day
• Day shift, 5x8s, Monday-Friday, with start times varying between 0600-1000 based on staffing/cases, 40 hrs/week
• On-call coverage Monday-Friday 9pm-6am, rotating among all day staff
• Weekend call coverage as needed, 630pm-6am
• Uses Epic EMR
• Performs abdomen/RUQ with liver vessel evaluation, kidneys & bladder, pelvis (transabdominal and transvaginal), 1st trimester OB (transabdominal and transvaginal), testicle/scrotum evaluation, DVT/venous evaluation of arms and legs, ABIs, thyroids, aortas, and carotids
• Performs limited 2nd/3rd trimester OB including BPP, measurements, and fluid checks

Requirements

• Minimum of 24 months of experience as a Sonographer/Vascular technologist required
• Experience in general/abdomen, non-high-risk OB/GYN, and vascular sonography required
• ARDMS (AB) certification required
• ARDMS (RVT) and ARDMS (OB/GYN) certifications highly preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• License required if applicable
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred
• First-time travelers accepted if they have 2 years of ultrasound experience

Additional Information

• Performs abdomen, small parts, 1st/2nd/3rd trimester OB (non-high-risk) for dating, measurements, BPPs, and fetal anatomy scans, transabdominal and transvaginal gynecologic imaging, upper and lower venous doppler, lower arterial doppler, ABIs, aorta duplex, carotid arterial doppler, and hepatic and renal doppler imaging
• Experience assisting with fine needle aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis procedures preferred but not required
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) unless the unit is closed
• Limited time-off requests around major winter holiday periods
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Past UnityPoint Health FTE or PRN float pool employees are restricted from accepting travel assignments at other UPH markets per employee separation policy