Travel Echo Technologist
Akron, OH
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🔥 40-HOUR DAY-SHIFT PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER (PEDS ECHO TECH) CONTRACT – AKRON, OH

An immediate 12-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (Pediatric Echo Tech) in Akron, Ohio (Summit County / Northeast Ohio). Operating within an advanced pediatric cardiology and heart center at an acclaimed independent regional children's hospital, this high-compensating allied health position features a dependable 40-hour daytime schedule (08:00 AM – 16:30 PM / 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with rotating standby on-call). COMPETITIVE 40-HOUR DAYTIME PACKAGE ($2,787/WEEK)! SOLID $38.00/HR W2 BASE RATE! LOCALS ACCEPTED AT EXACT SAME RATE (NO RADIUS RULE)! ANY SCRUB COLOR PERMITTED! EPIC EHR! LATE NOVEMBER START! Working alongside specialized pediatric cardiologists and heart center teams, the pediatric cardiac sonographer performs comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) across diverse patient populations including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients. If you are an experienced cardiac sonographer registered in pediatric echocardiography (ARDMS PE or CCI RCCS) skilled in congenital heart defect imaging, hemodynamic Doppler calculations, and pediatric imaging protocols looking to earn $2,787/week on days in Ohio, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (40-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,787.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $38.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $57.00/hr
• (Local clinicians accepted at the exact same pay rate; no mileage radius restrictions).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 5x8-Hours (08:00 AM – 16:30 PM / 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday).
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 12 Weeks (Start Date: November 23, 2026).
• On-Call Requirements: Departmental standby on-call required per unit rotation.
• Department Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Services (Dept: Cardiology / Cost Center 3170).
• Floating Scope: Floats to regional outpatient cardiology clinics and network satellite locations supported by the pediatric cardiology program as clinically scheduled.
• Uniform / Scrub Policy: Any solid scrub color permitted.
• Patient Population: Outpatient, inpatient, and emergency cases across neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Procedures:
  • Performance of complete 2D, M-mode, color flow, and spectral Doppler (PW/CW) transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) adhering strictly to ASE pediatric guidelines.
  • Structural and hemodynamic evaluation of complex congenital heart defects (CHD): ASD, VSD, AVSD, Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries (TGA), hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), coarctation of the aorta, and anomalous pulmonary venous returns.
  • Post-surgical assessment of congenital heart repairs, shunts, conduits, and valve replacements.
  • Quantitative analysis of right and left ventricular systolic and diastolic function, pulmonary hypertension assessments, and valvular regurgitation/stenosis severity.
  • Coordination with pediatric cardiologists for preliminary findings reporting and urgent stat bedside imaging in the NICU, PICU, and Emergency Department.
  • Image post-processing, measurement packages, digital archive entry, and enterprise PACS transmission.
• EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Sonography clinical experience preferred (minimum 2 years acute pediatric echo required).
• Travel Experience (Hard Stop): Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted).
• Registry & Modality Certifications (Must be active at submittal):
  • Pediatric Echocardiography Registry strictly required: ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography: RDCS (PE), OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer: RCCS.
  • Fetal Echocardiography registry: ARDMS (FE) is strongly preferred.
• Life Support Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric cardiac imaging recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!