Ultrasound Technologist - General
Charleston, SC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, nights (Friday to Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope between main areas
• Daily caseload: Varies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist within the last year
• Proficiency in abdominal Doppler imaging and transplant imaging
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support), ARDMS, and ARRT (Sonography) required

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) certification
• Background check including 7 years of history and multiple national/state registries
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • 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 immunity or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season (Aug-April)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Education verification and diploma/transcripts preferred for clearance

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• Upload COVID vaccination records if available; if not, complete vaccination declination form
• Must comply with hurricane season emergency response assignments (June-November)

Additional Notes

• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility is a Magnet, Teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital with 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking available nights and weekends with a one-time fee
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response team assignments during hurricane season

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists with at least 1 year of experience, especially those skilled in abdominal Doppler and transplant imaging, seeking a night shift travel contract in South Carolina.