Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $1,749 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Odessa, Texas. The role requires ARDMS, BLS, and state licensing where required. Expect 36 hours per week with 12-hour day shifts and travel accommodations as applicable.

The US Tech will educate patients, perform scans, assist radiologists, and document results while ensuring patient safety and accurate records. Prior travel experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ultrasound experience required.
• BLS, ARDMS certification, and state licensing as applicable.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods; good anatomy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about procedures.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to image areas of concern.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist radiologists.
• Document findings and maintain records.
• Report abnormalities to medical staff.
• Maintain and troubleshoot sonography equipment.

Skills

Patient education

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

BLS Certification

ARDMS Certification

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Odessa, Texas.

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

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

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*: BLS, ARDMS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1545632. 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