Ultrasound Technologist - General
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Holiday rotation included
• No on-call required
• Floating between Main Hospital and ART units within scope of practice

Job Description

• Position involves general ultrasound technology duties
• Daily caseload varies per technician

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) certification required

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• 865 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: teal tops and black bottoms
• Parking fee applies nights and weekends only ($20 one-time pass)

Important Notes

• Radius rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; consider this before accepting or extending assignments

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of vaccination/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); flu declinations not accepted
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility platform
• Passport-style badge photo required by Wednesday before start date
• Physical assessment form required for sterile processing techs (not applicable here)
• Radiation badge not required for Ultrasound Techs (even if under Radiology/Cardiology)
• No radiation badge required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech travel assignment.