Travel Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist
Los Angeles, California
UCLA Health Children's Heart Center

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Possible night and weekend call required
• Float as needed

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric/Fetal Echocardiography)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ARDMS-RDCS certification in Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
• ARDMS-RDCS certification in Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Fetal Echocardiography experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current and valid state license for X-Ray Techs (CDPH RHB Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and Fluoroscopy permits)
• Pending licenses are NOT accepted

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Current and valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • 7-year National Criminal History Search (County searches)
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • FACIS level 3 search (includes OFAC)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM search (annual)
  • HHS/OIG search (annual)
• Education verification (Diploma or official transcripts)
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Work history verification for last 5 years with gap explanations
• Two professional references (supervisor level or above), one within the last year, including dates of affiliation
• Skills checklist

Required Health and Safety Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year; chest X-ray if applicable
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination within the past year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination (must include monovalent vaccine dose after 9/12/2023)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months prior to start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of multiple mandatory online training modules and certifications prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • HIPAA Privacy and Information Security Training
  • OSHA Annual Education Training
  • C-ICARE Training Module and Post Test
  • Code of Conduct Module and Post Test
  • Radiation Hazard Awareness Training
  • Age Specific Training
  • Safe Patient Handling and Training
  • "We Listen We Care" Module
• Facility-specific documents to be reviewed and signed prior to start:

  • Elder Abuse Reporting
  • Child Abuse Reporting
  • Domestic Abuse Reporting
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Access Request Form (required for Allied techs, LVNs, CNAs, Non-Clinical, and Interim Leadership; not required for RNs)
  • Pyxis Form (for RNs and RRTs)
  • COVID Declination Form (optional)
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing (clear, recent, color headshot)
• Wage Benefit Parity Form (for clinical and non-clinical candidates under specific profiles)
• Additional facility-specific policies and questionnaires as applicable

Uniform

• Royal Blue scrubs required

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.