Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Vascular Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Vascular Technologist
• First-timers welcome (1 year contract)
• Floating between units: No
• On-call: Yes, variable as needed
• Weekends: Yes, variable as needed
• Block schedules: No
• Expected workload: Approximately 8 studies per day
• Special requirements:

  • Must be vascular certified
  • Transcranial Doppler experience preferred
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 379
• Level II Trauma Center
• Dress Code:

  • Licensed nursing personnel (RN, LVN): solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except in Children’s Hospital and Women’s Services units)
  • Unlicensed personnel (US, CNA, PCA, NT, MT): solid hunter green uniforms or scrubs (no print tops except noted exceptions)
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted employee/visitor surface parking lot

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Vascular Certification (required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• State License and National Allied Licensure verification as applicable
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for all candidates
• State-specific searches as required (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year employment in last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps/overlaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccine or declination required
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only)

Competency & Skills Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit or PM team
• Competency Exams as applicable by profession/specialty
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for CNAs in LTC Oregon facilities)
• Skills Checklist updated annually for applicable units

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required for Texas and other Providence regions
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp LMS modules prior to start and annually as required by region and specialty
• Epic Access training modules required for certain regions and roles (travel only)
• Providence System TB Questionnaire to be completed prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• No 48-hour shifts approved
• On-call and weekend work is variable and as needed
• Floating between units is not required for this position
• Dress code is strictly enforced according to role and unit
• Free parking available for employees in designated lots

This position is ideal for vascular technologists who are certified and have experience or interest in transcranial doppler studies, seeking a travel contract in a Level II Trauma Center acute care hospital in Texas.