General Ultrasound Technologist
Kennewick, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Kennewick, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Shift: Day (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or Night (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Details

• Position does not float between units.
• No on-call required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No block schedules.
• Expected patient ratio: 16-bed Emergency Room.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Recent experience working as an Ultrasound Technologist within the last year.
• Experience working with Infant, Neonate, or Pediatric patients.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state-specific searches).
• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• State-specific searches for Washington and border states required.
• WA State Patrol Search required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment.
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (valid within 1 year), updated annually.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series or signed declination; specific rules for Alaska placements.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Competency & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty.
• Color Blind Testing may be required on a unit basis.
• EFM training or certification required for Labor & Delivery RNs if applicable.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS.
• Epic system training modules required for applicable hospital systems.

Additional Notes

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Oregon Neglect Abuse Consent Form and Search required only for specific facilities (not applicable here).
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to nearby facilities.
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start; instants acceptable.
• No 48-hour shifts approved.
• Weekend work every other weekend required.

This position is ideal for experienced Ultrasound Technologists with prior travel experience seeking a 10-week contract in a busy emergency room setting with 12-hour shifts.