Ultrasound Technologist – Radiology & Cardiology
Jacksonville, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Jacksonville, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• On-Call: One night per week (Monday-Thursday) from 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM
• Average Daily Census: 45 patients
• Rooms: 4

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: No minimum experience required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
  • Active state license (must be current; pending licenses not accepted)

Work Environment & Preferences

• Facility Type: Critical Access, Magnet hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 25
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Schedule: Possible, discuss with manager
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days off

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Work Settings: Adult, ER, ICU, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Portables
• Equipment: PACS, Siemens
• Ultrasound Skills:

  • Abdominal Aorta, Appendix, Breast, Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas, Pediatric Abdomen/Pelvis, Spleen
• OB/GYN Ultrasound: 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester, Fetal Anatomical Survey
• Neonatal Ultrasound: Abdomen/Pelvis/Renal/Bladder, Bone lengths, Cerebellum, Ventricles, Gender, Head, Heart, Spine
• Renal/Pelvis Ultrasound: Bladder, Hernia, Ovaries, Prostate, Renal/Bladder, Uterus, Vaginal
• Small Parts Ultrasound: Breast, Superficial Masses, Testicles/Scrotum, Thyroid
• Vascular Ultrasound: Aorta, Carotid, Color Flow, Doppler Studies, Duplex, Lower/Upper Extremity Arterial and Venous, Renal Artery Duplex
• Additional: Isolation precaution knowledge/experience preferred

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific background and registry checks (including fingerprinting in Illinois)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS as required by unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Competency exam for clinical/allied candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical/allied candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical/allied candidates
• Badge photo required before start

Additional Notes

• Parking permit required but no cost
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• Candidates must have an active Illinois state license before starting
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is suitable for both new and experienced ultrasound techs looking for a travel contract in a critical access hospital setting with a supportive environment and a variety of ultrasound specialties.