Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Yakima, WA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Ultrasound Technologist – Travel Assignment

• Location: Union Gap, WA
• Facility: Free-Standing Emergency Department
• Address: 38 Adelyn Way, Union Gap, WA 98905
• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Contract: 89 weeks
• Travel Program: SimpliFi Travel

Facility Overview

This is a 10-bed free-standing Emergency Department with an average census of approximately 10 patients per shift.

Patient Population

• Primarily adult ER patients
• Pediatric patients may also be seen
• Common studies include:
  • OB/GYN
  • General
  • Abdominal
  • Vascular

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience
• First-time travelers are not accepted, unless they have 5+ years of experience
• ARDMS – OB and ABD required
• RVT preferred
• BLS required
• Must be comfortable working independently, as the Ultrasound Technologist will be the only US Tech on site

Required Skills

• General ultrasound scanning
• Vascular studies, including:
  • DVT studies
  • Arterial studies
• OB/GYN studies:
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester
  • Size and dates
  • Biophysical profile (BPP)
  • 2nd and 3rd trimester patients may be redirected when appropriate
• General abdomen
• Pelvic
• Testicular
• Other ER ultrasound studies as required

Department Support

• ER RNs
• ER Providers
• Radiologic Technologists
• Radiologist available off site
• Manager/Supervisor available by phone

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• PACS: Philips View
• Ultrasound Equipment: GE Logiq P9

Floating

• Rare
• May float to Yakima Hospital if required

Orientation

• NEO orientation: 2–5 days
• Night-shift travelers will complete orientation during day shifts

Scheduling & Call

• Mostly set schedule
• Weekend rotation depends on requisition
• On-call required:
  • 1 weeknight call per week: 10:30 PM–following morning
  • 1 weekend call per month: Friday night–Monday morning
• If working the weekend night schedule, the traveler will not take weekend call and will only take 1 weeknight call shift per week
• 30-minute response time required for call
• Holidays: If a holiday falls on the traveler's regularly scheduled workday, they are expected to work
• RTO: Up to 3 days may be approved

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any solid color; no graphics, logos or designs
• Parking: Free
• Census: Approximately 10 patients per shift
• Special Requirement: Must be comfortable working independently/solo