Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Travel Contract – Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer

Facility Bed Count: 60
EMR System: Cerner
PACS: Mach7 PACS
Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified Ultrasound Technologist to join the imaging team at a 60-bed hospital. The ideal candidate will have the required education, professional credentials, and experience performing ultrasound examinations while providing safe, high-quality patient care.

Department Staffing and Schedule

Daily AM Shift

• CT/X-Ray: 3 technologists, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• MRI: 1 technologist, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Nuclear Medicine: 1 technologist, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Ultrasound: 1 technologist, 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
• Imaging Assistant: 1 staff member, 7:00 AM–7:30 AM

Daily PM Shift

• CT/X-Ray: 1 technologist, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Imaging Assistant: 1 staff member, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Weekend AM Shift

• CT/X-Ray: 2 technologists, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Ultrasound: 1 technologist, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Imaging Assistant: 1 staff member, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM

Weekend PM Shift

• CT/X-Ray: 1 technologist, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Imaging Assistant: 1 staff member, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Call and Weekend Requirements

• Call coverage is required for Ultrasound from 7:31 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Weekend coverage is required.
• Weekend Ultrasound on-call coverage is required from 7:31 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Weekend MRI coverage is required from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate from an ultrasound college or school.
• Current certification and registration through an accepted credentialing organization, as applicable to the facility:
  • ARDMS certification in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics (OB), or Vascular (RVT).
  • CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
  • ARRT registration in Sonography (S) or Vascular Sonography (VS) within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per facility policy.
• For applicable California and Hawaii positions, required credentials must meet the facility's ACR-accredited site requirements. Multiple specialty certifications are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic-quality images of organs, tissues, blood vessels, and abnormalities.
• Document, verify, and present images, findings, calculations, and measurements to physicians for interpretation.
• Follow established ultrasound procedures, safety precautions, and professional standards.
• Assess patient condition and ability to cooperate with procedures.
• Prepare and position patients and equipment appropriately for examinations.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications and intervene when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records, imaging files, and billing information.
• Protect patient information and imaging data in compliance with HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations.
• Prepare examination rooms and verify equipment functionality before use.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Equipment and Systems

• Toshiba Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner
• Cerner EMR
• Mach7 PACS

Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

Please confirm the listed daily Ultrasound and Imaging Assistant shift times with the facility before publishing, as the original schedule shows unusually short shifts.