Maternal Fetal Ultrasound Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech Maternal Fetal

Location

• Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours per week)
• Weekends may be required based on staffing needs
• May need to float to another clinic approximately 6 miles away

Job Description

• Position located in a Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic
• Must have detailed anatomy scan experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) or ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) with OB/GYN specialty

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist (1 year of experience)
• Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARDMS
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually; includes all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a third-party vendor; official transcripts required (photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; Virginia State Police fingerprint results required for certain roles
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required if assigned to behavioral health or specific units; must be processed within 45 days prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11; no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray with 2-step PPD within required timeframes; Qgold acceptable, Tspot not accepted
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required; declinations not accepted
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Drug screening within 2 months of start and annually thereafter; 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl; instant tests not accepted

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (informational for this role)
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Compliance with traveler-specific documentation and screening forms prior to start

Notes

• Radiation badges for new candidates are supplied by the client, not the agency
• Additional checklist and documentation will be provided upon submission

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech Maternal Fetal travel contract position.