General Ultrasound Technologist
Santa Monica, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Santa Monica, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Rotating weekends required (including weekend call from 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Standby on-call rotation on Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital, beachside
• Total staffed beds: 266

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Prior travel experience required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• Current California Radiologic Technologist (RT) license with CPDH certificate

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Current BLS certification

On-Call and Weekend Requirements

• Rotating weekend shifts and standby on-call required as noted above

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required (nursing degree or related for allied professionals)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates; onsite testing available if needed

Facility Systems and Tools

• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy Blue for RNs; specific scrubs provided for L&D/OR/Cath Lab

Training and Competency Requirements

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification or assessment required for L&D RNs (not applicable here)
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Parking available with associated costs
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and uploaded prior to start
• References and work history must be verifiable and meet facility standards

This position is ideal for experienced Ultrasound Technologists with prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week assignment in a coastal acute care hospital setting with rotating weekend and on-call responsibilities.