OB/GYN Ultrasound Technologist
Burlington, Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)

Job Description

• Perform Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) ultrasound scans, including OB/GYN scans (no breast experience required).
• Patient load: up to 8 patients per day (4 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon). Twin pregnancies count as two scans.
• Facility is a large Level 1 trauma center with 579 beds and 2 sites on campus.
• Weekend work is as needed.
• Must work 2 out of 4 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
• No block scheduling allowed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography experience within the last year.
• Experience working in a large teaching hospital.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.

Certifications & Licenses

• ARDMS OB/GYN credential (as above).
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications as required by the unit/job (must be AHA certified; RQI with only recommended renewal dates not accepted).
• State license verification and primary source verification within 30 days of start.

Orientation & Scheduling

• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays; next available orientation date provided prior to start.
• Monday through Sunday availability required.

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must explain any employment gaps over 90 days.
• Complete and detailed work history required, including bed count, EMR, and facility type.
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation.
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• N95 fit test required prior to assignment and updated annually (3M Aura 1870+ is the only acceptable mask for Labor & Delivery).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented exemption for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years or titer)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
  • COVID vaccination or declination
  • Pneumonia vaccine or declination if assigned to New York facility
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months; chest X-ray if positive TB test.
• Annual TB questionnaire if positive TB history.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually.
• Education verification based on highest degree relevant to the job.
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent and search required for Vermont assignments.
• Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) criminal background check required for Vermont assignments.
• New York State criminal background check fingerprint results required for non-licensed LTC personnel in NY.

Documentation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with plain light background required for badge (no logos, hats, sunglasses, or filters).
• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone modules prior to start (approximately 8 hours, non-billable).
• Completion of various facility-specific forms including emergency contact, dress code review, telephone usage policy, and auto registration form (time sensitive).
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work, including mask wearing and social distancing requirements.
• NameTag verification setup required.
• Candidate must complete employment application, skills checklist (within 12 months), and provide 2 professional references from assignments within the last 3 years.
• Drug testing required only for New York facilities prior to start.

Important Notes

• Public transportation is not available; reliable transportation is essential.
• No block scheduling allowed.
• Travelers must work 2 out of 4 major holidays.
• Facility is a large teaching hospital with trauma designation.

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