Ultrasound Technologist - General
Missoula, Montana
Providence Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Missoula, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care / Level II Trauma center
• 209 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• No parking fees
• Scrub color: Any for RN/Allied; scrubs provided in sterile units (OR, ICU, ER, COVID)

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• On-call required 1-3 nights per week
• Weekend coverage required occasionally (day or night)
• Float between units expected
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• No block schedules required
• 48-hour shifts not approved

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Recent Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; ensure to meet or exceed specialty requirements for Ultrasound Tech in Radiology/Cardiology
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Background and Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• E-Verify attestation required
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington, Oregon)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or signed declination
• COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Float policy acknowledgment: Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic training modules required for charting system proficiency

Notes

• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable
• Some certifications and competencies may be waived for non-clinical or remote candidates
• Candidates with international education may have additional verification requirements
• Background checks and other screenings have specific regional/state requirements

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to float between units and requires flexibility for on-call and weekend coverage. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive credentialing, health, and training requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.