Breast Ultrasound Technologist
San Francisco, California
Sutter Care at Home - San Francisco

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• San Francisco, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology (Breast Ultrasound)

Job Description

• Perform breast ultrasound imaging exclusively.
• Work closely with mammography technologists and radiologists.
• Possible involvement in breast biopsy procedures.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day).
• No on-call or weekend requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including breast sonography experience within the last year.
• Current ARDMS certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and other regulatory screenings.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school.
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be requested if verification attempts fail.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to California law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, with clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations considered for religious exemptions or facial hair).
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually.

Documentation and Verification

• Must provide 7 years of full work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care roles.
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and other regulatory forms prior to start.

Additional Notes

• No on-call or weekend shifts.
• Day shift only (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
• No pay or billing information included.
• Religious exemptions for certain requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis with proper documentation.
• Candidates must comply with all health and safety screenings and immunization requirements to maintain clearance.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ultrasound technologist travel contract position.