Travel Ultrasound Tech

How to use this kit

Ground every answer in facts on this page and the original listing. We never invent Glassdoor-style reviews or salaries that are not in our data.

Interview prep

• Walk through a full exam from order review through images, documentation, and handoff.
• Describe how you calm anxious patients and handle unexpected findings.
• Explain travel readiness: licensure, orientation, and working with Aya’s facility clients.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you are a mobile imaging tech who thrives on short-term hospital assignments, clear protocols, and patient-facing diagnostics in California’s Central Valley. Weaker fit if you need permanent remote work or fixed non-travel hours (listing remote flag is 0).

Day in the role

As a Travel Ultrasound Tech placed through Aya Healthcare, your day centers on diagnostic imaging workflow at the assignment site: prepare and position patients, explain procedures to reduce anxiety, capture ordered studies, monitor comfort and safety, and document ID, history, and results for the care team. O*NET-linked cardiovascular tech tasks in the source data also include monitoring vitals during testing and flagging abnormal responses to physicians—adapt to site protocols and ultrasound scope of practice.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize ultrasound protocol competence, patient communication, image quality/QA, and accurate charting. No certification catalog or costs were supplied in CERTS for this enricher run—verify required credentials (e.g., ARDMS/CCI pathways as applicable) with the employer and credentialing bodies before travel.

FAQ from this listing

Who is the employer?

Aya Healthcare, a San Diego–based healthcare staffing firm referenced in D&B, Forbes, and ZoomInfo profiles.

Where is the assignment?

Kettleman / Lodi area, San Joaquin County, California—not a remote role.

Is pay listed for this job?

No local rate is in the provided data; only an unrelated weekly sample for Blackfoot, ID appears on a linked occupation title string—confirm with the recruiter.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Prepare and position patients for testing.
• Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
• Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: dnb.com

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Travel Ultrasound Tech - $2,354 to $2,556 per week in Lodi, CA Aya Healthcare Kettleman, San Joaquin County Position Summary Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Ultrasound Tech - General position in Lodi, CA. This is a full-time opportunity with rotating shifts (5 days x 8 hours) and a contract duration of 13 weeks starting on August 3, 2026. Responsibilities Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to established protocols and procedures Ensure the accuracy and quality of imaging results Communicate effectively with healthcare providers regarding patient care and test results Maintain equipment in good working order and ensure compliance with safety standards What We're Looking For A minimum of 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Tech, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting Current certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ABUS, ARDMS, etc.) Prior travel experience preferred but not required Strong interpersonal and communication skills A commitment to providing excellent patient care Working at Aya Healthcare At Aya Healthcare, we are dedicated to building the healthcare career of your dreams. We offer a supportive work environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. If interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and any additional information that may support your qualifications for this role. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

Full job on Get A Job.AI

Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Kettleman, San Joaquin County, hybrid, or fully remote?