General Ultrasound Technologist
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: General Ultrasound Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: General Ultrasound Tech
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (Friday-Sunday, 7 PM - 7:30 AM) with holiday rotation
• On-call: No call required
• Floating: Yes, will float between Main Hospital and ART within scope
• Daily Caseload: Varies

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 1 year (must be proficient in abdominal Doppler imaging)
• Prior Travel Experience: Must have completed a prior assignment; first-timers generally not accepted unless coming from a large teaching facility
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARDMS or ARRT (S) certification
• State Licensure: South Carolina state ultrasound licensure is not required
• Radiation Badge: Not required for Ultrasound Techs

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Teal tops and black bottoms
• Parking: Nights and weekends only, one-time $20 parking pass fee
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS: Required for all clinical staff (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ARDMS or ARRT (S): Required for Ultrasound Techs
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Other Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, NIH Stroke, EFM, IV Therapy, and others as applicable to specific units or roles (check unit-specific requirements)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual updates required, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Facility Specifics

• Orientation: Completion of HR modules and OurDay platform training required before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses; must be submitted by Wednesday before start
• Radius Rule: 60 miles; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Notes

• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response assignments during hurricane season (June-November), especially August and September.
• First-timers generally not accepted unless from a large teaching facility.
• All required documentation and certifications must be current and valid at the time of assignment start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel ultrasound tech position in Charleston, SC.