Ultrasound Technologist
Billings, MT
Bestica
4x10 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

37575243

🩻 Travel Ultrasound Technologist – General/Vascular

Location: Billings, Montana
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Full-Time | 4×10-hour shifts
Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift: Variable 10-hour shifts
Department: Ultrasound
Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
EMR/Information Systems: Hospital-based systems
Certification: ARDMS + BLS required
Experience: Minimum 1 year

🌟 Assignment Overview

Take your next travel assignment to Billings, Montana, and join a busy hospital-based Ultrasound team where you'll perform diagnostic examinations that directly support patient diagnosis and treatment.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer who is confident working independently, delivering excellent patient care, evaluating image quality and performing a broad range of ultrasound procedures.

You'll work alongside physicians and healthcare professionals while utilizing your technical expertise to produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic imaging.

🩻 Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to established department protocols
• Prepare patients for examinations, verify orders and ensure accurate patient identification
• Obtain and evaluate images for quality, clarity and diagnostic accuracy
• Apply appropriate imaging techniques based on patient condition and examination requirements
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of anatomy and sonographic principles
• Perform vascular ultrasound procedures
• Operate ultrasound equipment and related information systems
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and patient information
• Provide clear patient education and instructions throughout examinations
• Ensure patient comfort and address questions or concerns
• Follow appropriate infection-control and sterile-technique practices
• Maintain cleaning and equipment-safety standards
• Follow medical necessity, consent, coding and charging protocols
• Participate in quality-control programs
• Identify and report equipment issues or failures
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Assist and provide guidance to students and other radiology professionals regarding examination protocols, positioning and equipment
• Prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader healthcare team

✅ Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Ultrasound experience
• ARDMS registration required
• RDMS Breast (BR) certification required
• Must hold at least one additional ARDMS registry beyond physics, such as:
  • Abdomen
  • OB/GYN
  • Breast
  • Neurosonology
  • Pediatric Sonography
  • Vascular Technology
• BLS certification required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong patient-care and communication skills
• Ability to operate complex ultrasound equipment safely and accurately
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

🔬 Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Patient identification
• Ultrasound examination
• Image evaluation
• Patient education
• Infection control
• Equipment operation
• Imaging techniques
• Anatomical knowledge
• Documentation
• Information systems
• Vascular procedures
• Quality control
• Emergency response
• Effective communication
• Independent workflow
• Team collaboration

💪 Physical & Clinical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand for extended periods
• Walk and assist with patient transportation or ambulation
• Push and pull equipment, including portable ultrasound devices and stretchers
• Lift, bend and carry supplies or equipment
• Navigate busy clinical environments
• Manipulate complex and delicate ultrasound equipment with precision
• Respond quickly to patient needs, alarms and emergency situations
• Maintain focus and accuracy throughout extended shifts

⭐ Why Consider This Assignment?

• 13-week travel assignment
• 40 hours/week
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Opportunity to work in a hospital-based Ultrasound department
• Exposure to vascular procedures and diverse diagnostic imaging
• Work with experienced healthcare professionals
• Opportunity to strengthen technical and clinical sonography skills
• Experience the outdoor beauty and attractions of Billings and Montana

🏔️ Explore Billings, Montana

Billings offers an excellent combination of city amenities and outdoor adventure. Enjoy easy access to hiking, scenic landscapes, parks, wildlife and some of Montana's most impressive natural attractions while completing your travel assignment.

If you're an ARDMS-certified Ultrasound Technologist looking for your next 13-week travel opportunity, this Billings assignment is a great chance to expand your experience while exploring Montana!