Ultrasound Technologist - General
Saint Paul, Minnesota
United Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Primarily day shifts with occasional overnight or weekend shifts as needed
• Possible Shift Times:

  • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Daily Caseload: 40-70 patients per tech
• Number of Rooms: 7
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts available
  • Minimum 36 hours/week for 12-hour shifts
  • Minimum 40 hours/week for shifts less than 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Work weekends as needed per department needs
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs; no floating to sister facilities
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Experience: 1 year in specialty required
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Work Setting Experience: Outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency Room, Teaching Hospital, Community Hospital
• General Skills: PACS, Portables, Biopsies
• Equipment Experience: Phillips scanners
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Certifications/Licenses Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • RDMS-AB (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen)
  • RDMS-OB (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics)
  • RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care facility
• Teaching Hospital with Level 3 Trauma designation
• Total Staffed Beds: 317
• Charting system: Epic (Excellian)

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• RDMS-AB certification
• RDMS-OB certification
• RVT certification
• Experience working in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Experience with Epic documentation system

Additional Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Annual Skills Checklist required
• Compliance with facility uniform guidelines
• No drug testing required for client clearance (9-panel acceptable if done within 1 year)
• References not required for client clearance but may be required for per diem roles
• Candidates must complete the Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract to initiate fingerprinting process
• Candidates must complete all required immunizations and health screenings prior to or shortly after start date as specified

Notes

• Candidates with latex allergy should be aware the facility is latex-free
• Candidates with approved Tdap exemptions will have patient care restrictions and must wear a droplet mask at all times
• Parking is available with validation for the first day; subsequent parking fees apply depending on shift and location
• Floating within scope is expected; no floating to sister facilities
• Block scheduling is not available for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech travel contract opportunity in Minnesota.