Ultrasound Technologist - General
Hazleton, PA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM (8-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Perform general ultrasound studies with some vascular exams.
• Limited obstetric (OB) exams.
• On-call and holiday rotation as needed.
• No floating to other departments.
• Weekend on-call requirement.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Local rate differential applies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of ultrasound technologist experience within the last year.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
  • PA PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Medicheck Search required within 30 days of start.
• PA PATCH Search Results required within 90 days of start.

Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as applicable.
• National certification/verification prior to facility start and upon expiration.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually).
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) as applicable.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for all RN candidates (if applicable).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 12 months of start for applicable clinical staff.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) but are not specified for this role.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable).
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Fit Test Questionnaire must be completed prior to start.
• Badge photo required for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 or later (photo must be recent, forward-facing, color, no hats/masks).
• Affidavit for Provisional Employment must be completed prior to start.
• COVID and flu declination forms required if applicable.

Employment History and References

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates.

Additional Notes

• On-call and holiday rotation required.
• No floating to other departments.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required upon submission.

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists with general and vascular ultrasound experience seeking a travel contract in Pennsylvania with a structured weekday night shift and on-call responsibilities.