Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Wilmington, NC
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Ultrasound Technologist – Job Details

• Shift: Day, 5×8 hours
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 40 hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Daily Census: ~50 patients
• Rooms: 8
• Patient Population: Adolescents and Adults
• Call: None
• Weekends: None
• Floating: None
• EMR: EPIC – Required
• Equipment: GE – Required

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience – Required
• Travel experience – Required
• First-time travelers are NOT accepted
  • Exception: First-time traveler may be considered if they have more than 2 years of relevant experience
• MFM / Maternal-Fetal Medicine scanning experience – Required
• Experience performing Level II detailed anatomy scans – Required
• High-Risk OB and Obstetrics – Required
• Outpatient experience – Required

Required Certifications

• ARDMS OB/GYN – Required
• BLS – Required

Required Ultrasound Skills

• OB/GYN
  • 1st trimester
  • 2nd trimester
  • 3rd trimester
  • Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)
  • Fetal Anatomical Survey
  • Placenta Previa
  • High-Risk OB
  • Obstetrics
  • MCA & UA Dopplers
  • Viewpoint
  • Fetal Echo is a plus
• General Ultrasound
  • Abdominal Aorta
  • Appendix
• Neonatal
  • Head
  • Heart

Perinatal / MFM Procedures

Experience with:

• Level II detailed anatomy scans
• Early anatomy scans
• Growth scans
• BPP
• Dopplers
• NT
• Transvaginal (TV) ultrasound
• Fetal echocardiography

Common patient diagnoses include:

• Chronic hypertension
• Gestational diabetes
• Fetal growth restriction
• Fetal abnormalities

Preferred Skills

• Portables
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Spleen
• Pediatric abdomen/pelvis
• Bladder
• Hernia
• Ovaries
• Prostate
• Renal/bladder
• Uterus
• Vaginal ultrasound
• Breast ultrasound
• Breast cyst aspiration
• Superficial masses
• Testicles/scrotum
• Thyroid
• Amniocentesis

RTO / Attendance Rules

• Maximum 7 days RTO for auto-approval
• No RTO during the first week
• No holiday RTO
• All RTO must be approved before signing
• No additional RTO after booking
• Call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and DNR
• Must be available during the first week because orientation/start date may change

Holiday Requirement

• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Licensure

• NC or Compact license required
• Pending NC/Compact license can be submitted

Other Important Requirements

• Candidate must complete required lab testing within 48 hours of signing
• Former Novant/New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before applying
• Local candidates within 50 miles receive a lower rate
• References can be pending at submission
• Must complete pre-start modules before starting
• Modules are completed online using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge

Best Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced Ultrasound Technologist with 2+ years of experience, travel experience, ARDMS OB/GYN, BLS, EPIC experience, GE equipment experience, and strong MFM/high-risk OB experience, especially Level II anatomy, growth, BPP, Doppler, NT, and perinatal scanning.