Ultrasound Technologist
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon South Hospital

Ultrasound Tech - General

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Location: San Angelo, Texas Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, 5 x 8 hours (8:00 to 16:30)
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• 30-minute lunch break
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Facility and Role Details

• Small hospital-based outpatient department with an attached minor ED
• Rotational call
• Holiday on-call as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working with vascular patients

Certifications

• BLS (AHA only, with Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable; ARC also accepted at this facility)
• ACLS (AHA only, with Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable; ARC also accepted at this facility)
• PALS (AHA only, with Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable; ARC also accepted at this facility)
• TNCC, required for ER assignments
• Required as applicable (refer to the job description): NRP, CHEMO, EFM, ENPC

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start, with annual updates
• International background search required for travelers who lived or worked outside the country in the last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Drug testing within 30 days (instant results acceptable), covering amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine, methadone, and propoxyphene

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, completed within 72 hours of signing the contract
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON-Gold, T-SPOT, or 2 PPDs) within 1 year of start, completed within 72 hours of signing the contract. A TB questionnaire is accepted in lieu of annual testing.
• Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella: positive titer or vaccination proof, completed within 72 hours of signing the contract
• Tdap within 10 years of start
• Flu vaccine or facility declination form required during flu season (October 1 to March 31)
• Initial COVID vaccine series (boosters not required)
• Fit test within 6 months before start, with annual updates (accepted masks: 3M 1860 and 3M 1860S)

Facility Forms

• Complete before start: non-employee information form, applicant health record, code of conduct and compliance form, confidentiality statement, information system security agreement, non-employee orientation update form, and temporary license declaration of residency form
• Review: traveler orientation and employee handbook receipt acknowledgement
• Vaccine exemption form, if seeking a flu or COVID exemption
• Clear, passport-style photo with a solid background for badge