Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Pediatric Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Typical daily caseload: 4-10 patients
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts with staggered start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements
• Floating required: work at both main hospital and a North Charleston clinic
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric echocardiography, including experience within the last year
• Registered Pediatric Sonographer certification required: ARDMS (PE) or CCI (RCCS), must be active at start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Annual flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or chest x-ray if prior positive
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Background and Verification

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including multiple specific searches
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Primary source verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for applicable licenses

Documentation and Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card required
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• All certifications must be valid beyond 30 days from start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge not required for Pediatric Echo Techs at this facility
• Travelers assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November), with peak activity in August and September
• Local radius considered 60 miles; local candidates accepted case-by-case
• First-time travelers accepted for this position

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