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Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM (8-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

Perform general ultrasound studies with some vascular exams.
Limited obstetric (OB) exams.
On-call and holiday rotation as needed.
No floating to other departments.
Weekend on-call requirement.
First-time travelers accepted.
Local rate differential applies.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of ultrasound technologist experience within the last year.

Background and Compliance Requirements

Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:
- SSN Trace
- County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
- Sex Offender Search
- Education Verification
- PA PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Search)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start.
Pennsylvania Medicheck Search required within 30 days of start.
PA PATCH Search Results required within 90 days of start.

Certifications and Competencies

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as applicable.
National certification/verification prior to facility start and upon expiration.
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually).
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) as applicable.
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for all RN candidates (if applicable).
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 12 months of start for applicable clinical staff.
Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) but are not specified for this role.

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 2 months of start.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines.
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
- Varicella
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable).
Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025.

Facility-Specific Requirements

Fit Test Questionnaire must be completed prior to start.
Badge photo required for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 or later (photo must be recent, forward-facing, color, no hats/masks).
Affidavit for Provisional Employment must be completed prior to start.
COVID and flu declination forms required if applicable.

Employment History and References

Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates.

Additional Notes

On-call and holiday rotation required.
No floating to other departments.
First-time travelers accepted.
Return to Office (RTO) documentation required upon submission.

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists with general and vascular ultrasound experience seeking a travel contract in Pennsylvania with a structured weekday night shift and on-call responsibilities.