Ultrasound Sonographer (General & Vascular)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech / Sonographer (Travel)

Location: Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 6:30 PM - 5:00 AM, Monday through Thursday
• Unit: Ultrasound (Cost Center 729)
• Patient Ratios: Variable
• Unit Staffing: Weekend shifts include three 12-hour shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with rotating on-call shifts and rotating holidays during the week
• Equipment: GE LOGIC 9
• Documentation Systems: MEDITECH, CENTRICITY PACS
• Dress Code: Black scrubs required

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • ARDMS RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) required
  • ARRT (S) and BLS also required
• Skills:

  • Proficient in all general and vascular ultrasound procedures
  • Ability to function independently on weekend shifts
  • Proficient with ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g., thoracentesis, paracentesis, abscess drainage, and other US-guided interventions)
• Experience: Must be able to perform emergent ultrasound-guided procedures often ordered on weekends

Procedures Performed

• All general and vascular ultrasound procedures
• Ultrasound-guided interventions including thoracentesis, paracentesis, abscess drainage

Unit & Facility Highlights

• Accreditation: ACR Accredited for Vascular Ultrasound
• Patient Experience: Adherence to department expectations on communication and exceptional customer service is required
• Facility Overview:

  • 257-bed top-performing hospital
  • Offers advanced care including open heart surgery, stroke center accreditation, cancer care, cardiovascular and trauma injury care
  • Emergency services include main ER, Pediatric ER, and Destin ER
  • Affiliated with a cancer community network and rehabilitation institute

Additional Information

• Unit-specific policies and guidelines are provided during department orientation
• The unit operates with a focus on quality patient care and advanced technology

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists seeking a travel assignment with a reputable hospital system, working primarily evening shifts with a focus on vascular and general ultrasound procedures including emergent interventions.