Vascular Sonographer
Yakima, WA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Sonographer, Vascular Sonographer Union Gap, WA. The Vascular Sonographer performs diagnostic imaging in a free-standing emergency department, primarily serving adult emergency patients with occasional pediatric cases. The role requires independent practice, strong general, vascular, abdominal, pelvic, testicular, and obstetric and gynecologic scanning skills, and collaboration with emergency clinicians and off-site radiology support.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week; scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of acute care experience.
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography obstetric and abdominal credentials (ARDMS-OB and ABD).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • General scanning skills, including vascular deep vein thrombosis and arterial studies.
  • Obstetric and gynecologic scanning including first-, second-, and third-trimester studies, size and dates, and biophysical profiles.
  • General abdominal, pelvic, and testicular scanning skills.
  • Ability to work independently as the sole ultrasound technologist in the department.
  • First-time travelers are not accepted unless they have at least 5 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification.
• Additional Information:
  • The patient population consists primarily of adults, with occasional pediatric patients.
  • Clinical studies include obstetric and gynecologic, general, abdominal, vascular, and emergency examinations.
  • One weeknight on-call shift per week is required.
  • One weekend on-call period per month is required unless assigned to the weekend night schedule.
  • A 30-minute response time applies for on-call coverage.
  • Holiday coverage is required when a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday.
  • Orientation is expected to last approximately 2 to 5 days and may occur during daytime hours for night-shift assignments.
  • The schedule is mostly set, with weekend rotation based on the assignment.
  • Solid-color scrub attire is required; graphics, logos, and designs are not permitted.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits