Ultrasound Technologist Sonographer
Peoria, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Ultrasonography Tech

Location: Peoria, Illinois Contract Length: 20 weeks Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts, typically starting between 9 am and 3:30 pm after training Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• ARDMS certification
• BLS certification
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) verification
• Proficiency in vascular (RVT) and all general exams (RDMS)
• At least 1 year of ultrasound experience in a hospital, preferably more
• Experience with all exams performed in the department
• Not open to new graduates
• Self-motivated, since work flow is often not guided by a lead
• Good with people
• Able to push carts and machines to the floors
• Negative drug screen for all panels (the facility is a drug-free campus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on GE Logic equipment
• EMR experience
• Consistent work history with no employment gaps

Work Environment

• Radiology department: 9 dedicated ultrasound rooms at the main campus and 14 pieces of equipment
• Eligibility: Local placements are accepted for clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles.
• Weekends: Typically every third weekend on second shift (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holidays: Possible if a holiday falls during the rotation, though the facility tries to avoid it
• Call or standby: Not required
• Orientation: Typically at least 1 week on day shift, with 12 non-billable orientation hours. A traveler is never staffed to work alone.
• Dress code: No set color. Scrubs are not provided. Clogs and open-toe shoes are not allowed. The facility dress code policy applies.
• Call-off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks, with no penalty or need to pay for the shift
• Housing: Not mentioned in the job data