General Ultrasound Technologist
Arlington, Washington
Cascade Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Arlington, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (40 hours/week)
• Day shifts, either 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Call requirement includes weekends, typically 2-4 shifts per month
• Floating within scope of practice as needed

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist within the last year
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

• EPIC

Facility Requirements

• Locals allowed
• First-time travelers accepted
• Block scheduling negotiable during interview

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification required; US equivalency documentation if education completed outside the US
• Primary source verification of state license
• Two professional references completed within 1 year of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3 doses or declination)
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); mask required if declined

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge
• Completion of confidentiality, crime disclosure, conflict of interest, and compliance documents
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam required

State-Specific Requirements (Washington)

• Suicide prevention training (6-hour course) required for nurses using a multi-state license before working in Washington (not applicable to this role but noted for reference)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for an Ultrasound Tech with experience in radiology and cardiology, requiring ARDMS and BLS certifications, with a 13-week assignment and a day shift schedule including weekend call.