Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• US tech needed with ARDMS (AB) and (RVT) certifications required
• Must have transcranial doppler (TCD) experience
• Perform general, vascular, and OB scans
• Monday to Friday schedule with minimal, rare PRN call and holidays as needed
• May float to South campus
• Graduate from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography or US Tech program required
• Preferred start date within the next 3-5 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1+ year based on specialty and certifications (ARDMS and RVT required)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ARDMS (AB) and RVT certifications
• ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
• BLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
• PALS (AHA or ARC accepted, ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments)
• NRP (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• EFM (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU and PCU)
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• Tech Certification Verification (National) within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Legal name must match on all documentation (license, social security card, certifications)
• Annual background check renewal required for Aya candidates

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit mask test within 6 months prior to start, annual updates required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations required (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or series with declination form)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form during flu season (10/31-3/31)
• Initial COVID series required (boosters not required)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of various facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Non-Employee Information Form
  • Vaccine Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • Applicant Health Record Form
  • Code of Conduct and Compliance Form
  • Temporary License Declaration of Residency Form
  • Confidentiality Statement Form
  • Information System Security Agreement Form
  • Non-Employee Orientation Update Form
  • Traveler Orientation
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if no positive titer on file)

Additional Notes

• Call and holidays are minimal and on a rare PRN basis
• Candidate may be required to float to a different campus within the system
• Legal name consistency across all documents is strictly enforced; discrepancies must be addressed immediately

This position is ideal for a certified sonographer with strong vascular and transcranial doppler experience looking for a travel contract in Texas with a reputable healthcare system.