General Ultrasound Technologist
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Description

• Perform Diagnostic Ultrasound exams of designated anatomy independently, following physician specifications and established protocols.
• Requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.

Work Schedule

• Shifts available:

  • Night Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (1x8 hours)
  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (1x8 hours)
• 8 hours per day

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Must have Ultrasound Technologist experience within the last year.
• Valid state license as an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC accepted (military certification not accepted).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (check with recruiter).
• National Certification/Verification prior to facility start and upon expiration, as applicable by profession and state.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint Clearance required within 90 days of start (except remote workers outside PA).
• State-specific searches including Pennsylvania Medicheck, PATCH, and Child Abuse Search required within specified timeframes.
• Education verification for highest level related to specialty.
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines.
• Required vaccinations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start.
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025.
• Fit test questionnaire and fit mask test required (not for 100% remote candidates).
• Facility-specific documents such as photo for badge and affidavit for provisional employment required prior to start.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 12 months of start (minimum passing score 80%).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 12 months of start (passing score 88%).
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for all RNs and LVNs except certain specialties (may not apply to Ultrasound Tech).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and annual updates.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for RNs and LVNs (may not apply to Ultrasound Tech).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• All documentation must be uploaded and maintained with appropriate expiration dates.
• Some requirements and exemptions apply differently for non-clinical or 100% remote candidates (not applicable here).
• Candidate must comply with all state and facility-specific credentialing and clearance processes.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing ultrasound diagnostics with a structured compliance and credentialing process to ensure patient and staff safety.