Pediatric Cardiac Echo Technologist
Lubbock, TX
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Experience: 2 years in specialty (Adult/Pediatric Echo Tech)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Job Details

• Certification Required: Adult/Pediatric Echo Certification (Vascular Certification preferred)
• Floating between units: No
• On-call: Yes (Night/Weekend Call Rotation)
• Weekends: Yes (Call Only)
• Block schedules: No
• Expected workload: Approximately 5 exams per day
• Facility Type: Children’s Hospital / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Total Staff Beds: 181

Certifications Required

• Adult/Pediatric Echo Certification (mandatory)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and specialty (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification)

Licenses and Verifications

• State License (copy required)
• NURSYS Verification for RNs
• Tech Certification Verification (national)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills Checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (annual update required)
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID Vaccine or declination
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Competency Exams as required by specialty/profession
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for LTC CNAs in Oregon)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: May be required to float to another Providence facility within reasonable distance
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp Modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Regulatory) prior to start and annually as required
• Epic Access Training Modules (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• No floating between units for this position
• On-call and weekend call required
• Approximate daily exam volume: 5 exams
• Pediatric focus with Level II Pediatric Trauma Center environment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics travel contract position in Texas.