Travel Vascular Sonographer
Shelby, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Primary Purpose
The Ultrasound Technologist prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring
physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate
patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.

Major Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
• Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the

department
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is

a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always
• Interpersonal skills required


Minimum Job Requirements
Education

Certification / License
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or if a new graduate, registry eligible
• New graduates must pass their registry within one year or employment date
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Completion of a comprehensive, medical diagnostic ultrasound program

Physical Requirements
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds
with assistance. Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal
operation. Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials. Motor coordination
needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. Intact sense of sight and hearing.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or
position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.


TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• 1 year of experience required
• BLS; ARDMS (no specific anatomy cert required) or ARRT
• Must have Vascular experience

SimpliFi Job Status Notes

Shift

12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information

7p - 7:30a Weekend Fri, Sat,Sun- three twelves overnight

SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No

No

On Call, Call Back Requirements

Generally, don't require call

Weekend Rotation

Will work weekends as needed, no clear rotation

Holiday Requirements

Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements

Will float between Cleveland (Main) Hospital and the Outpatient clinic Cleveland Advanced Imaging Center, as needed

JOB DESCRIPTION

● About Facility:

Shelby NC 28150

o 241 licensed beds

o Level 3 Trauma

o May see Radiology students

o Certified Chest Pain Center

o Stroke Center

● Department Information:

o Average across departments - 250-300 patients per day

o Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year

o Will you accept a first-time traveler? No

● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

o Cancer, Stroke, Covid, Flu, RSV, Heart attack

● Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

o All modalities will require photo ID – collected during compliance process

o NC State Licensure is not required

o US Tech: BLS; ARDMS (no specific anatomy cert required) or ARRT

● Skills required:

o All departments: Fast learner, multitasker

o Ultrasound – must have Vascular experience

● Support within the Department:

o Depends on the shift

● Technology/Equipment:

o EMR: EPIC

o Department specific Equipment:

Ultrasound: Siemens Sequoia, P2000

● Floating: If yes, where?

o Will float between Cleveland (Main) Hospital and the Outpatient clinic Cleveland Advanced Imaging Center, as needed

● Orientation (facility and unit) :

o Orientation modules paperwork will take at least 1 day

o 2 days departmental

● Scheduling:

o Weekend rotation: will work weekends as needed, no clear rotation

o On call? If so, what is that schedule? Generally, don't require call

o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

o RTO: Manager approval

o Shift times: Depends on requisition being filled

o Schedule cycle: every 13 weeks

● Other notes:

o Scrub Color: Black

o Parking: Free (onsite)

o Department Culture: Family atmosphere