General Ultrasound Technologist
Santa Monica, California
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Santa Monica, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
• Primarily day shifts with some mid-shift and once-a-month weekend coverage

Job Description

• Position based inpatient with some outpatient responsibilities
• Requires acute care setting experience
• Must be proficient in abdominal (Abd), OB/GYN, and vascular ultrasound exams
• Experience with pediatric NICU/PICU ultrasound required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• OB/GYN ultrasound certification
• Abdominal ultrasound certification

Required Licenses

• Current and valid professional license for Ultrasound Tech in California

Required Experience

• Acute care ultrasound experience including pediatrics NICU/PICU
• Proficiency in Abd, OB/GYN, and vascular ultrasound exams

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Current and valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • 7-year National Criminal History Search (County searches)
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • FACIS level 3 search including OFAC
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification (Diploma or official transcripts)
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Work history verification for last 5 years with gap explanations
• Two professional references required (supervisor level or above, one within last year)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year of start; chest X-ray if applicable
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or completed vaccine series)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination within last year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccine dose received after 9/12/2023 or declination form
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Facility-Specific Onboarding Documents and Training

• Photo for badge (clear, recent, color headshot)
• Confidentiality agreement
• HIPAA training and signed acknowledgment
• Annual OSHA education module
• Facility-specific abuse reporting acknowledgments (Elder, Child, Domestic)
• Access request form (required for Allied techs, LVNs, CNAs, Non-Clinical, Interim Leadership)
• Pyxis form (for RNs and RRTs only)
• Harassment prevention training certificate (California mandated)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Competency exams as applicable (e.g., dysrhythmia/EKG competency for certain units)
• Additional facility-specific modules such as "We Listen We Care" training

Uniform

• Scrubs color: silver grey

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