Ultrasound Tech - General
Eureka, CA
Bestica
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

3424017

Travel Ultrasound Technologist – General Ultrasound

Location: Northern California
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days | 5×8s | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Schedule: Combination of weekday and weekend coverage
Openings: 1
First-Time Travelers: Welcome
Local Candidates: Accepted
On-Call: May be required
Floating: Yes – between like units as needed
Charting: Epic
PACS: Available
RTO: Must be submitted with the initial application

Position Overview

Join a 150-bed acute care hospital as a Travel Ultrasound Technologist and provide high-quality diagnostic imaging across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, pediatric, and other clinical settings. This position offers a diverse caseload and the opportunity to work independently while supporting multiple areas of the hospital.

The typical daily caseload is approximately 8–20 exams, depending on department needs. The technologist may work an outpatient schedule on some days and may also be responsible for covering hospital ultrasound services independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, high-quality general, abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, renal/pelvic, and small-parts ultrasound examinations.
• Perform studies for adult, pediatric, and infant populations.
• Support ultrasound needs in the Emergency Department, inpatient units, NICU, pediatrics, and outpatient settings.
• Perform portable examinations when required.
• Obtain and document diagnostic-quality images according to departmental protocols.
• Recognize and appropriately document abnormal findings and communicate urgent concerns through established clinical procedures.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, privacy, and infection-control standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, radiologists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Float between appropriate imaging areas/like units based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently when covering hospital ultrasound services.

Ultrasound Skills & Modalities

OB/GYN

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester studies
• Fetal anatomical surveys
• Nuchal translucency screening
• Umbilical cord Doppler
• Vaginal ultrasound
• Uterine and ovarian imaging

General / Abdominal

• Abdominal aorta
• Appendix
• Gallbladder
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Spleen
• Pediatric abdomen/pelvis
• Renal/bladder
• Hernia
• Bladder

Small Parts

• Thyroid
• Breast ultrasound
• Breast cyst aspiration
• Superficial masses
• Testicular/scrotal ultrasound

Vascular

• Carotid studies
• Doppler studies
• Lower-extremity arterial and venous studies
• Upper-extremity arterial and venous studies
• Renal artery duplex
• Arterial mapping
• Arterial graft studies
• Peripheral vascular resistance

Procedures

Experience with or familiarity with:

• Ultrasound-guided biopsy/FNA
• Amniocentesis
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis

Patient Population & Work Environment

• Adult patients
• Infants and pediatric patients preferred
• Emergency Department
• Inpatient/acute care
• NICU
• Pediatrics
• Outpatient
• Portable imaging
• Daily caseload: approximately 8–20 exams

Equipment & Technology

Experience with GE and Siemens ultrasound equipment is preferred. Familiarity with PACS and electronic medical records is highly valued.

EMR: Epic
PACS: Required/Preferred experience with PACS
Ultrasound Equipment: GE and Siemens

Required Qualifications

• Previous travel healthcare experience required
• Experience as a General Ultrasound Technologist in an acute-care or comparable clinical environment
• Ability to perform a broad range of general ultrasound examinations
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing patient volumes and departmental needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Certifications

Required:

• ARDMS – applicable credential
• BLS

Preferred:

• ARDMS-AB
• ARDMS-OB/GYN
• ARDMS-BR
• ARDMS-FE
• ARRT(S)
• RDCS
• RVT

Why Consider This Assignment?

• 13-week travel assignment in beautiful Northern California
• Consistent day-shift schedule
• Broad variety of ultrasound modalities and patient populations
• Exposure to adult, pediatric, infant, NICU, ED, inpatient, and outpatient imaging
• Opportunity to strengthen experience across general, OB/GYN, vascular, and small-parts ultrasound
• Epic charting environment
• Experience with GE and Siemens equipment
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates accepted
• Free parking on the first day, with assignment parking information provided during orientation
• Facility-specific vaccination requirements are currently favorable, with COVID-19 vaccination not required

Important Assignment Notes

• Schedule may include a combination of weekdays and weekends based on department needs.
• Weekend coverage may be required despite the standard day-shift schedule.
• Technologists may occasionally cover the hospital independently.
• Floating between like units may be required.
• Block scheduling is not available.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• RTO must be provided at the time of submission.
• Holiday coverage may be required according to the assignment schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ultrasound Technologist looking for a diverse travel assignment with a strong mix of general, OB/GYN, vascular, pediatric, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency imaging.