Vascular and Echocardiography Ultrasound Technologist
Plainview, TX
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - Vascular

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

Job Description

• Must have experience in both Vascular Ultrasound and Echocardiography (Adult Echo, Contrast Echo, Stress Echocardiogram - Treadmill).
• No floating between units.
• On-call required:

  • Monday to Friday: 5 PM - 8 AM
  • 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday
• Weekends required on-call.
• Patient ratio: 8:1
• Echo tech skills are a hard-stop requirement; no training provided due to fast-paced environment.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• 49 staffed beds
• Level IV Trauma Center

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days a week
• 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Cardiac Sonographer experience must be within the last year.
• Experience as a Vascular Sonographer.

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on clinical track and facility needs.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for specific state requirements)
• E-Verify attestation
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable with attestation)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only)
• Drug testing attestation if instant drug screen used

References and Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start
• Float policy acknowledgement: may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Notes

• No block schedules required.
• Parking is free in any unrestricted space.
• OR provided; wear street clothes to the facility.

This position is ideal for Ultrasound Technologists with strong vascular and echocardiography skills seeking a travel contract in a short-term acute care setting with on-call and weekend responsibilities.