Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - Vascular

Location: Macon, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit requires experience in both vascular and general ultrasound.
• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:00 PM – 5:30 AM).
• Weekend call: One weekend per month if needed.
• Call requirement: One day per week.
• Floating: May be required to float within the facility or to a nearby hospital as needed.
• Weekend shifts included in call requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant ultrasound experience.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Work Expectations

• If assignment includes major holidays, traveler is expected to work:

  • 1 holiday: work that holiday
  • 2 holidays: work both holidays
  • 3 holidays: work two of the three holidays
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.
• Full compliance with onboarding and credentialing required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Vascular Sonographer with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Vascular Sonographer experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• Experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification (degree or diploma related to specialty)
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start; if prior positive TB, additional documentation required.
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status.
• 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 assessment available if needed.
• Competency exams required for nursing/allied health staff by the agency (not client).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs by the agency (not client).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (confirm if applicable).

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Manager review of candidate profile occurs within 48 hours of confirmation to ensure fit for unit and schedule.
• Maximum response time for credentialing (RTO) is 7 days.
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced vascular ultrasound technologists seeking a travel contract with night shifts and call responsibilities in a hospital setting.