Ultrasound Technician
Bakersfield, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs

Position Overview

One Ultrasound Technician is needed for a 13-week assignment covering mostly 10-hour day shifts, rotating shifts, and on-call coverage, including overnight call and occasional graveyard shifts if needed. This role requires strong acute-care ultrasound experience with proficiency in vascular and OB imaging. Candidates must live 50+ miles from the facility.

Assignment Details

• Modality: Ultrasound Technician

• Openings: 1

• Schedule: Day shift (mostly 10-hour shifts), rotating shifts, on-call

• Hours per Week: 36

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

• Start Date: 3 weeks from submission/offer

• Charting System: Cerner Millennium

• Interview: Required

• Shift Cancellation Policy: Facility may cancel 2 shifts per 13 weeks

• Caseload: Acute hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound exams including vascular and OB

• Support acute-care imaging needs across multiple departments

• Participate in on-call rotation, including overnight and grave shifts

• Maintain equipment and ensure proper documentation

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

• Provide patient-centered care and clear communication

Required Experience & Certifications

• 2 years acute hospital ultrasound experience

• Strong vascular and OB experience required

• ARDMS certification required

• BLS required

• Completion of accredited ultrasound training program preferred

Submission Requirements

Submission Packet:

• Cover Sheet

• Full Resume

• 2 Professional References

• Skills Checklist

• License Verification (ARDMS + BLS)

• Start date & interview availability

• RTO

• DOB

• Last 4 of SSN

Facility Details

• Work Week: Saturday–Friday

• Dress Code: Provided in FDI

• Timekeeping: Facility time tracking system; weekly photo submission to recruiter

• Additional Notes:

  • On-call bill rate: $18

  • Call-back pay: 1.5×

  • Holiday bill rate: 1.35×

  • COVID vaccine not required

  • Flu declinations accepted

Compensation

Travel Ultrasound Technician

Weekly Pay Package: $2,166/week Breakdown:

• Hourly Pay:

  • $23/hr × 24 hrs = $552

  • OT $34.50/hr × 12 hrs = $414

  • Total Taxable: $966/week

• Weekly Stipends:

  • Lodging: $900/week

  • Meals/Incidentals: $300/week

  • Total Stipends: $1,200/week

Total Weekly Package: $2,166/week

How to Apply

Qualified Ultrasound Technicians are encouraged to apply promptly. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Contact: Tyler Figgis Email: Phone:

The Ultrasound Technician performs a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of medical conditions or abnormalities by producing images of the inside of a patient’s body.

Minimum Requirements:

• A certification from an accredited ultrasound school 
• One year of experience as an ultrasound technician preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age  

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.