Travel Ultrasound Technologist
North Hollywood, California
UCLA Campus North Hollywood Imaging and Interventional Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• North Hollywood, California
• Outpatient imaging and interventional center
• Occasional rotation to another imaging center nearby

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Holiday coverage required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ARDMS certification required
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Ob/Gyn Sonographer experience
• Vascular Sonographer experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Current and valid professional license for Ultrasound Tech
• ARDMS registration in ABD and OB/Gyn required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit/specialty (verify with recruiter or manager)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Current background check within 30 days of start, including:

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

Health & Safety Requirements

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

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination within past year
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or signed declination
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination per facility guidelines (monovalent vaccine dose required after 9/12/2023 or declination)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (Aya requirement)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific onboarding documents and training modules prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • HIPAA training and acknowledgment
  • Harassment prevention training (California mandated)
  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) if applicable
  • Facility-specific abuse reporting acknowledgments (Elder, Child, Domestic)
  • Online training modules such as C-ICARE, Code of Conduct, Radiation Hazard Awareness, Age Specific Training, and Safe Patient Handling
• Photo ID for badge required within 72 hours of signing contract
• Access request forms and other facility-specific paperwork due prior to start
• Fit mask testing and compliance with approved mask models required within 1 year of start
• Some forms and training certificates must be saved and submitted as proof of completion

Additional Notes

• Scrubs color: silver grey
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• This position is part of a bargaining unit

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and ultrasound tech candidates considering this travel contract opportunity.