Ultrasound Technologist - General
Olympia, Washington
Providence Saint Peter Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Olympia, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekend nights only

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Licenses and Certifications Required

• ARDMS AB or ARDMS OB/GYN certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Job Description

• Cover STAT and ASAP ultrasound orders throughout the hospital, primarily ER and OB triage
• Most exams are performed in the ultrasound department; some portable exams may be required
• Routine exams are not expected during the shift but appreciated if time allows
• No on-call required

Candidate Restrictions

• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel contract
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care hospital
• 325 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for I9 and state-specific searches)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Various federal and state background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required
• WA State Patrol Search required within 90 days of start for Washington placements
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams as applicable by specialty
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or assessment if required by unit
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic training modules completion required

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Recent Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• ARDMS certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Radiation badge issued by facility if applicable
• Locals within 50 miles are not eligible for travel contract

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech travel contract position in Olympia, WA.