Travel Ultrasound Technician

About the role

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Schedule: Full-time (5 days per week)
• Employment Type: 1099
• Salary per annum: $75,000 - $110,000

Travel Requirement

100% travel, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Ultrasound Technician to join our dynamic team. This is a highly mobile, traveling position responsible for providing diagnostic imaging and cardiovascular testing services across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The Ultrasound Technician must be comfortable with extensive travel, including assignments throughout Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience performing EKGs, 2D Echocardiograms, vascular Doppler studies, and diagnostic ultrasound procedures. This individual will play an important role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services while ensuring resident comfort, safety, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular imaging.
• Perform 2D Echocardiograms (Echos) to obtain diagnostic cardiac images.
• Perform vascular Doppler studies, including venous, arterial, and carotid examinations.
• Perform EKGs/Electrocardiograms accurately and efficiently.
• Operate ultrasound, EKG, and related diagnostic equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images and readings.
• Prepare and properly position residents for ultrasound, Echo, Doppler, and EKG examinations.
• Explain procedures to residents to promote understanding, cooperation, and comfort.
• Review ultrasound and cardiovascular images for image quality and completeness.
• Provide preliminary findings and diagnostic information to physicians and appropriate clinical personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate patient records, imaging documentation, and reports in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
• Follow all safety protocols, infection-control procedures, and equipment-cleaning requirements.
• Travel extensively to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities throughout Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York.
• Utilize personal or company-provided transportation as required.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, physicians, nursing staff, facility leadership, and administrative personnel.
• Manage scheduling and travel efficiently while meeting assigned facility and patient-service requirements.
• Maintain diagnostic equipment and promptly report any equipment concerns or maintenance needs.
• Stay current with developments in ultrasound, cardiovascular imaging, EKG technology, and industry best practices through ongoing education and training.

Requirements

• Certification in at least one of the following:
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist/Technician
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Reliable personal transportation and access to a vehicle required.
• Proven professional experience working as an Ultrasound Technician or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Required hands-on experience performing EKGs.
• Required experience performing 2D Echocardiograms.
• Required experience performing vascular Doppler studies, including venous, arterial, and carotid studies.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, techniques, equipment, and image-quality standards.
• Ability to work independently in multiple healthcare facilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate diagnostic testing.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying schedules, facility needs, and travel assignments.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York.
• 100% travel commitment required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to assist with patient positioning.
• Ability to operate ultrasound, EKG, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 20 pounds as needed.
• Ability to assist with lifting and/or moving patients when appropriate.
• Ability to transport diagnostic equipment between facilities and assigned locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary per annum: $75,000 - $110,000
• Paid Time Off