Ultrasound Technologist
West Burlington, IA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Ultrasound Tech - Days

Location: Iowa Employment type: Long-term assignment Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift with variable day hours. One call night every week and every 5th weekend on call.

Role Overview

• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body.
• Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders.
• Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
• Perform general abdominal sonography, vascular sonography (doppler, ABIs, and segmental pressure exams), OB/GYN sonography, and small parts sonography on all populations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy and technical factors.
• Work independently and cooperatively in a teamwork-oriented department and across the hospital.
• Provide exceptional care and satisfaction to all customers.

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• PACS knowledge

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• RDMS registration required
• RVT registration required
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding Requirements

Licensing and credentials

• Primary source verification of professional license and/or certification, run within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration
• BLS required for clinical positions (AHA or ARC acceptable), due by onboarding
• Education verification through a third party; if unverifiable, provide diploma and/or transcripts
• Current driver's license or state ID that remains valid during the assignment
• Iowa adult and child abuse check (state requirement)
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months (does not expire)

Health and immunizations

• Drug screen (9-panel, within 30 days of start, including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, methamphetamine, opiates, oxycodone, and phencyclidine; THC not tested). Instant drug screen accepted if results are not available to start.
• Physician health statement within the last 12 months, updated every 4 years
• Influenza vaccine (season September 1 to March 31, due by December 1 annually); vaccine or facility declination accepted, but agency declination is not
• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
• MMR, hepatitis B, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low or equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted
• Tdap, valid for 10 years from administration date (declination accepted)
• Color vision test completed within 1 year (does not expire during initial assignment)
• Fit test completed before start. Acceptable masks: Moldex 1510, Moldex 1513, 3M 1860, 3M 1860s, 3M 1870+.
• TB test: negative test within the past 2 years (TSPOT, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or 2-step Mantoux). If prior positive, provide a copy of the positive test, a clear chest x-ray within 5 years of start, and a questionnaire within 30 days of start.

Background and screening

• Background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and county search for the last 7 years of residences and employment. Written summary and record check evaluation required for any hits.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check run within 30 days of start
• SING check run within 30 days of start
• NSO check run within 30 days of start (upload here if run with background check)
• OFAC check run within 30 days of start (upload here if run with background check)

Documents and other

• Resume or profile
• Two professional references, one from a supervisor
• Contract employee data sheet
• Attestation of completed I-9 on agency letterhead
• Pre-orientation acknowledgement form
• Online onboarding link completed within 48 hours of offer acceptance (acknowledgment form uploaded after completion)
• Name change documents (optional)