Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,969 per week

Location: Hermiston, Oregon | Start Date: 11/09/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours/week, 10‑hour day shifts | Employment Type: Travel | Job ID: #38519449

About the role

This travel Ultrasound Technologist position involves providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound services. The sonographer performs a variety of imaging procedures including OB/GYN, abdomen, breast, vascular, and small parts, demonstrating anatomy for interpretation by licensed practitioners while upholding medical ethics.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
• Correlate patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring documentation is available for use by licensed practitioners.
• Prepare patients for procedures, providing necessary instructions to achieve desired results and minimize anxiety.
• Select and operate ultrasound equipment and associated devices to complete tasks effectively.
• Position patients and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest while maintaining patient comfort.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is documented.
• Verify informed consent for interventional procedures and assist licensed practitioners as needed.
• Practice aseptic techniques where necessary and assume responsibility for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients during procedures.
• Prepare, identify, and/or administer contrast media and/or medications as prescribed, in accordance with state statutes or institutional policies.
• Initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Provide patient education and maintain confidentiality in record‑keeping.
• Assist in maintaining departmental quality improvement plans and may have specific quality control duties.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure or certification.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, including training responsibilities and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree from a CAHEA‑accredited sonography program or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: OBMI and ARDMS registered Ultrasound Sonographer; current BLS certification.
• Preferred: CRASE training (required for travel assignments beyond six months).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ultrasound experience.

Physical Requirements

The role necessitates sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication skills are essential for interaction with patients and healthcare team members. The position requires visual acuity for observing patient conditions and documentation, along with tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics during patient care. The individual must be capable of performing fine motor tasks and may experience occasional lifting or transferring of patients. The role also involves continuous walking and standing, alongside the ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently, and frequent repositioning of patients or objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily performed indoors in a healthcare environment and may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. Employees are expected to adhere to safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment as required. Flexibility and adaptability are necessary in a fast‑paced setting, which may demand quick responses to changing circumstances, including emergencies.

Pay

Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

About the Company

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse‑owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Their dedicated Clinician Success Team provides onboarding, compliance, payroll, career guidance, and on‑assignment support. Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, reflecting a commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success.