Echo/Vascular Technologist
Lubbock, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Tech (Echo/Vascular Tech)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Echo/Vascular Tech)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (1YR/1ST TIMERS OK)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-Call: Yes, as needed
• Weekends: Yes, as needed
• Block Schedules: No
• Expected Workload: Average 10 exams per shift

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 379

Uniform/Dress Code

• Licensed nursing personnel: solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in Children’s Hospital and Women’s Services units)
• Unlicensed personnel: solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except noted exceptions)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)

Licenses and Verifications

• State professional license(s) as applicable
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Allied licensure verification as applicable
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Skills checklists updated annually for applicable units

Documentation and History

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in specialty (6 months for CNAs) from supervisors
• Clarification of any employment gaps or overlaps required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Floating policy acknowledgement may be required (candidate may be asked to float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Epic access training modules may be required depending on region and specialty

Additional Notes

• Parking is free in unrestricted spaces with designated employee/visitor lots
• 48-hour approval for overtime is not granted
• Background checks must be current and cleared before start
• Some certifications and requirements may be deferred or audited based on clinical track or candidate status (e.g., non-clinical, remote)

This position is suitable for candidates with at least 1 year of experience in Echo/Vascular technology, including first-time travelers. The role requires flexibility for on-call and weekend shifts as needed, with no floating between units. Compliance with Providence Health and Services policies, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory.