Travel General Ultrasound Tech - $2,180 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a Springfield, IL assignment. You will perform ultrasound exams, prep patients, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate image interpretation. Requires ARDMS certification, BLS, and state licensing where applicable.

The role focuses on 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week contract, with a tax-free stipend and travel benefits. Prior travel experience is preferred; proficiency with PACS is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of ultrasound experience.
• Must have BLS, ARDMS National Certification, and state-specific licensing when required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families regarding procedures.
• Use ultrasound equipment to identify areas of concern.
• Prepare exam room and assist Radiologists with ultrasound procedures and biopsies.
• Report abnormalities to medical staff.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and report machinery failure.
• Conduct scans and write reports; maintain patient records.
• Understand and use PACS system.

Skills

Patient education

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

ARDMS RDMS RVT

BLS Certification

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Ultrasound Technologist (US Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Springfield, IL. The right US Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a US Tech, you will be responsible for the use of the ultrasound machine and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. US Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing ultrasound testing.

Tasks

As a US Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Educate patients and/or patient's family regarding procedures performed
• Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern
• Prepare the exam room for examinations and assist Radiologists with ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies
• Report any abnormalities that require immediate attention to the appropriate medical staff
• Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure
• Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARDMS National Certification, and state-specific licensing when required.

US Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. US Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*:

ARDMS (RDMS RVT), BLS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1532320. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Ultrasound Technologist - US Tech RAD - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1