General Ultrasound Technologist
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Friday to Sunday, 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work primarily involves Radiology/Cardiology specialty with focus on ultrasound technology.
• No on-call requirements.
• Preferred experience includes vascular and general ultrasound.
• Preferred equipment experience: GE ultrasound machines.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Valid ARDMS certification.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including national criminal search, sex offender registry, fugitive database, violent offenders, county searches for last 7 years, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Education verification.
• Drug testing within 30 days of start using a specific 9-panel bundle (no THC) with expanded opiates and oxycodone.
• Physical exam or physician note within 1 year prior to start, stating candidate is cleared to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (valid within 10 years; Td not accepted).
  • Negative TB test (Qgold only) within 1 year, renewed annually.
  • Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination within 1 year.
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation, TB risk assessment, and related documentation must be completed and uploaded prior to start.
• Fit mask test to be completed onsite; PAPRs not accommodated if facial hair present.
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (if applicable), and core competencies.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Job description acknowledgment signed and renewed annually.
• State-specific registry checks (Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry) required within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign assignment confirmation within 24 hours of offer.
• Candidates with latex allergies must notify employee health and unit manager upon arrival for accommodations.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• No on-call duties.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and ultrasound technologists considering this travel contract opportunity.