General & Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech

Location

• Anchorage, Alaska

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Assignment Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Evening, Monday to Friday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for one 8-hour shift per 2 weeks)
• On-call: Yes, some weekend call coverage required
• Block schedule accommodation: Yes
• Local candidates not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)

Unit Information

• Performs a variety of general and vascular ultrasound exams
• Patient population includes neonates, children, and adults
• Registered sonographer required for both general and vascular ultrasound
• Preferred credentials: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in abdomen or obstetrics/gynecology and vascular technology

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Vascular Sonographer experience
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers)

Facility Information

• Acute hospital setting
• Magnet facility, Level II Trauma center
• 407 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking provided
• Scrubs provided

Time Off and Scheduling

• Time off requests approved individually upon offer and must be included in submittal

Background 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; updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • 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 (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates (onsite or valid record)
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated annually
• May be required to float to other nearby facilities within the region
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech travel assignment in Anchorage, Alaska.