General Ultrasound Technologist
Fayetteville, Georgia
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Details

• Weekend schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum specialty experience required: 3 years
• First-time travelers accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler must work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ARRT Mammography certification required (if applicable)
• Valid Driver's License required
• Diploma required for Respiratory Therapists (if applicable)

Compliance & Screening

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final manager approval
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification (degree or diploma)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 60 days of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, THC, etc.)
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required; negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months required (with specific provisions for past positive tests)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Color blindness test required; alternative evaluation available if needed

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Two clinical references required
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

Notes

• Orientation hours and requirements depend on contract length
• Floating duties may be assigned within the facility as needed and within scope of practice
• No call responsibilities
• Compliance with all documentation and credentialing is critical for timely start

This position offers a weekend-focused schedule with no call and requires a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience in Radiology/Cardiology. First-time travel Ultrasound Techs are welcome to apply.