Pediatric Cardiac Echo Technologist
Decatur, IL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform adult and pediatric echocardiograms (echos).
• Shift schedule varies between 8-hour shifts (5 days/week) and 10-hour shifts (4 days/week) based on department needs. Typical start times between 7:00-8:00 AM.
• 40 hours per week total.
• On-call required: usually one weekday and every 3rd to 4th weekend; schedule may vary due to vacations or leaves of absence.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Block schedule accommodations can be discussed with management.
• Locals are accepted with no radius restrictions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Echo-Vascular Technician, with at least one year of recent experience within the last year.
• Certifications required:

  • ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
  • RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Demonstrated experience working with both adult and pediatric patients.
• Proven expertise in adult echocardiography.
• Proven expertise in pediatric echocardiography.

Work Environment & Facility

• Acute care hospital with Level II Trauma center designation.
• 372 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color provided.
• Parking permit required but no cost for parking.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Must be physically present in Illinois at least 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting (cannot be done out of state).
• Fingerprinting required for all clinical candidates without an Illinois state license providing direct patient care.
• Background checks required within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, counties, states, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
  • Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search
  • Illinois Most Wanted and State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry searches
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending).
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including labs scheduled within 7 days of contract signing. Must confirm good physical and mental health and ability to perform job functions without restrictions.
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Immunization or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30.
• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing.
• Candidate must review and sign code of conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing.

Additional Notes

• Call-off policy allows client to cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation.
• Candidate may be called on-call instead of being called off; on-call shifts count as worked shifts.
• Schedule requests and restrictions should be discussed with the manager.

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs with strong skills in both adult and pediatric echocardiography, comfortable with on-call duties and flexible scheduling in an acute care hospital setting.