Ultrasound Tech TRAVEL CONTRACT TO MONTANA

Sweetwater Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Clinical variety

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Travel Sonographer to perform a broad range of ultrasound exams across diverse facilities. You will prepare patients, operate equipment, and ensure high-quality imaging for radiologist review while traveling between locations.

Ideal candidates have ARDMS credentials, state licensure, and experience in diagnostic imaging. This role offers housing support and travel reimbursement, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from an accredited program.
• RDMS/RDCS/RVT certification by ARDMS or equivalent with applicable endorsements.
• State licensure or registration without restrictions.
• Experience in diagnostic imaging with ultrasound examinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, vascular, and cardiac ultrasound exams.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, position patients for optimal imaging.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment with quality control measures.
• Adjust settings to optimize image quality while minimizing artifacts.
• Capture and interpret images, identifying findings for radiologist review.
• Document procedures and imaging findings in EMR/RIS systems.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

RDMS/RDCS/RVT certification

State licensure/registration

Experience in diagnostic imaging settings

Job description

JOIN OUR FULLSHIFT STAFFING TEAM!

Job Description

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we journey through the landscapes of healthcare, making a meaningful impact one patient at a time. As a Travel Sonographer, you will embark on an exciting journey, performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients’ medical conditions. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring accurate and high-quality ultrasound images across diverse healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, vascular, and cardiac scans, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound procedures, explaining the process, positioning patients, and ensuring patient comfort and cooperation throughout the imaging process.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, ensuring proper calibration, quality control, and safety procedures are followed to produce high-quality images.
• Adjust ultrasound equipment settings and parameters to optimize image quality and diagnostic accuracy, while minimizing artifact and noise.
• Capture and interpret ultrasound images in real-time, identifying anatomical structures, abnormalities, and pathological findings for review by interpreting physicians.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and responses to ultrasound procedures, recognizing and responding to adverse reactions or complications promptly.
• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare providers to review ultrasound findings, discuss patient care plans, and facilitate appropriate follow-up studies or interventions.
• Document ultrasound procedures, patient information, and imaging findings accurately and completely, maintaining electronic medical records (EMRs) or radiology information systems (RIS).
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain cleanliness and organization of the ultrasound department, including imaging rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Adapt to different ultrasound modalities, patient populations, and healthcare settings as you travel to new locations, demonstrating flexibility and proficiency in your sonography practice.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent certifying agency and endorsement for applicable procedures (AB, OB, FE, AE, PE, VT, BR, PS, etc.)
• State licensure or registration as a sonographer, with no restrictions or disciplinary actions.
• Prior experience working as a sonographer in diagnostic imaging settings, with proficiency in a variety of ultrasound examinations.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasound physics, anatomy, and pathology, with the ability to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Excellent patient care skills, including communication, positioning, and patient assessment, to ensure optimal imaging outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced ultrasound department.
• Willingness to travel to different locations on short notice and work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet imaging department staffing needs.
• Commitment to upholding professional ethics, standards of practice, and regulatory compliance in sonography.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between healthcare facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Housing stipend or provided accommodation
• Travel reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise

Disclaimer

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.