Cardiac Echo Technologist (Pediatric & Adult)
Walla Walla, WA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Apple Valley, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 212

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Echo Tech)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 10 patients per tech (95% adults, 8-10/day; 1-2 pediatric patients)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, on-call rotation including some weekdays and weekends
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Start Date: ASAP
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per pay period (2 weeks)
• Must Have: Pediatric experience and infant experience (HARD STOP)

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking available
• Scrub Colors:

  • RNs: Navy Blue
  • L&D/OR: Provided

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification from AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• State License: Must have a valid California professional license (CPDH Certificate required for Respiratory Therapists)
• Other Certifications:

  • Chemotherapy (if applicable)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
  • IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other, if applicable)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches (Washington and Oregon) if applicable
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Skills checklist updated annually (clinical specialties)
• Specialty-specific WorkRamp training modules assigned based on region, profession, and specialty (required for travel and per diem)
• Epic training modules completion required (for applicable roles)

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (facility may require floating to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Facility uses Epic for charting and documentation
• Free parking available onsite

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs with strong pediatric and infant experience, comfortable with a fast-paced acute care environment, and able to work on-call weekends and some weekdays. Compliance with Providence Health and Services credentialing, background, and training requirements is mandatory.