General Ultrasound Technologist
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton

Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Type: First-time travelers accepted; local candidates accepted

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 5x8s, Monday-Friday 10:30 PM-7:00 AM
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Weekends: No regularly scheduled weekends; weekend coverage may be required as part of the on-call rotation
• On-Call: On-call and holiday rotation required as needed based on department needs
• Floating: No floating
• Block Schedule: Requests must be sent with the submittal
• Time Off: All requested time off must be included at submission
• Scrub Color: Any color

Role Details

• Primarily general ultrasound studies, with some vascular studies and limited OB exams
• The department supports ED, ICU, inpatient, and outpatient populations

Required Qualifications

• ARRT or ARDMS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with OB patients
• Experience with fetal ultrasound studies
• Experience working with Vascular patients
• Experience with abdominal ultrasound
• Experience with renal/pelvic ultrasound studies
• Experience with carotid ultrasound studies
• Experience with Doppler ultrasound studies
• Experience with Philips ultrasound equipment
• Experience with PACS

Onboarding Requirements

• Background and Screening: Background check within 30 days of start; HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks upon hire; Pennsylvania State Exclusions (Medicheck) check within 30 days; PATCH search within 90 days; education verification (highest level)
• Fingerprinting: Pennsylvania FBI fingerprint clearance within 90 days of start, required except for remote workers living outside PA; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint results and Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 90 days of start
• Health and Immunizations: Physical exam (physician statement) within 2 months of start; Tdap vaccine within 10 years and obtained at age 19 or older; measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella positive titer or 2 vaccines; hepatitis B positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series (declinations not accepted); negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT) within 90 days of start, PPDs not accepted; flu vaccine or exemption on file (flu season 10/1-4/1); COVID vaccine or facility declination
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen (or 9-panel without THC) within 60 days prior to start; a dilute result requires an observed drug screen within 24 hours or the contract will be cancelled
• Respiratory Protection: Fit test questionnaire required before start; fit mask (3M 1870/1870+, 3M 1804, 3M 1804S, or 3M 1860) within 12 months of start; RespSafety clearance, renewed annually
• Other: Orientation safety manual acknowledgement; facility badge photo and badge request form; affidavit for provisional employment; minimum 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start; employment application covering 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days