General Ultrasound Technologist
Potsdam, New York
Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Potsdam, New York

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
• Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Total hours per week: 36

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology / Cardiology specialty
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment

Patient Population

• Preferred experience with Neonates, Infants, and Pediatrics

Unit Details

• Busy department with multiple shifts
• Coverage Mon-Thursday 24/7, Friday-Sunday with 12-hour day shifts
• Required skills include OB, breast, vascular, general abdomen, GYN, and vascular background for DVT studies

Equipment

• Preferred experience with Samsung ultrasound equipment

Required Certifications

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Recent ultrasound technologist experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARDMS certification
• Proficient in multifaceted ultrasound scanning including OB, breast, vascular, general abdomen, and GYN

Skills and Procedures

• Adult and Pediatric imaging including Emergency Department and portable exams
• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) proficiency
• Imaging of abdominal aorta, appendix, breast, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen
• Obstetrical imaging: 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester, fetal anatomical survey
• Pelvic imaging: bladder, hernia, ovaries, uterus, vaginal
• Male reproductive imaging: prostate, testicles/scrotum
• Thyroid and carotid Doppler studies
• Vascular studies: lower and upper extremity venous, peripheral vascular resistance
• Breast cyst aspiration and superficial masses

Licensure

• Must hold a valid New York State Radiology/Ultrasound Tech license and ARDMS credentials as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check including all aliases, national/state/county checks, sex offender registry, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification from registrar’s office (transcripts/diplomas not accepted)
• Online tech certification verification within 30 days of start
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Harassment prevention training certificate (annual requirement)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required by profession
• Color blindness testing (one-time)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for all candidates except certain specialties)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Facility-specific policy reviews and attestations prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types required; PAPR exemption available if fit test failed)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years (TD alone not accepted)
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year; if positive, negative chest X-ray within 10 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity via positive titer or vaccination (age exemption if born before 1957)
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination
• Varicella immunity via positive titer, vaccination, or documented history
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (specific panels required; instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (documentation deadline applies)
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start (not required annually)

Documentation and Verification

• Two professional references required
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• 7-year work history verification (attestation letter accepted as last resort)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific patient confidentiality, sexual harassment prevention, patient experience training, and other required modules prior to start

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists with at least one year of experience in radiology/cardiology ultrasound, comfortable working independently in a busy, fast-paced environment, and willing to commit to a 13-week travel contract with a fixed 3-day per week day shift schedule.