Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - Vascular

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

Job Details

• Preferred start date: March 30
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call required: Monday through Sunday

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Vascular Technologist
• Experience as an Echo Technologist
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Credentials accepted through ARDMS or CCI

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Ultrasound Tech - Vascular)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with echo and vascular registry requirements (typically 1+ years)
• No prior travel experience required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS & ACLS (AHA approved)
• Echo and vascular registry credentials (ARDMS or CCI)
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (refer to facility-specific requirements)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• E-Verify, HHS/OIG, EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status Check, Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Fit mask test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S), updated annually
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for 2025-26 season

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (3-4 hours)
• Various acknowledgments and forms to be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, background check authorization)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• References: 2 required within 3 years of start
• Resume/application required

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an Ultrasound Tech specializing in vascular and echo imaging. The role requires echo and vascular registry credentials, BLS and ACLS certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and facility-specific documentation requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a full-time day shift and call responsibilities every day of the week.