General Ultrasound Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (General Ultrasound Tech)
• Shift: Night shift, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours each) with holiday rotation
• Daily Caseload: Varies
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, between Main Hospital and ART units within scope
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• Experience with renal transplant ultrasound
• Experience with liver transplant ultrasound
• Proficient in abdominal Doppler imaging
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) certification required

Facility Highlights

• Type: Teaching Hospital, Magnet recognized, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 865
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Colors: Teal tops and black bottoms
• Parking: Paid parking required nights and weekends only (one-time $20 pass)

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season (June-November): All employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting or extending assignments during this period.
• Radius Rule: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers (attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted)
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted) during flu season
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Photo for badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete facility vaccination declination form

Additional Notes

• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at start; certifications expiring within 30 days of start must be renewed or have a course scheduled prior to start
• Facility may allow floating between units as needed within scope of practice
• No radiation badge required for Ultrasound Techs, but required for other Radiology/Cardiology roles (not applicable here)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech travel assignment.