Pediatric/Fetal Echocardiography Technologist
Miami, Florida
Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Echocardiography Technologist III - Pediatric/Fetal Cardiology

Location: Miami, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of pediatric echocardiography experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Associate Degree in Allied Health or a related field, or completion of a 2–4 year Diagnostic Ultrasound program
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• RDCS or RCS credential
• Registry eligible or credentialed through ARDMS or CCI

Preferred Qualifications

• ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography (FE) credential
• Minimum 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex congenital heart and fetal echocardiograms independently
• Analyze imaging data and present findings to physicians
• Collaborate with cardiologists regarding fetal echocardiogram findings
• Assist with special and invasive cardiac procedures
• Educate patients and families about procedures and findings
• Maintain echocardiography equipment and support quality improvement initiatives

Skills Required

• Strong pediatric cardiac imaging experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity environments
• Strong attention to detail and clinical judgment

Travel Requirement

• Must be willing to travel between cardiology clinic locations as needed for fetal imaging coverage

Certifications & Compliance

• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year history and various federal/state checks
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 30 days of start, renewed annually
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Dec 1 – Apr 1), medical/religious exemptions accepted
• TDAP vaccination required, medical/religious exemptions accepted
• Required immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccines or titers must be within 10 years of start; declinations accepted for low titer)
• Fit test for masks required within 1 year of start (for certain placements)

Documentation & Submission Requirements

• Updated resume
• BLS Certification
• RDCS/RCS Credential or proof of eligibility
• Skills checklist (annual)
• Two recent professional references (within 3 years)
• 10 years of work history documentation
• Facility-specific curriculum and training modules completed prior to start
• Facility-specific job description signed before start
• Photo for badge (recent, high resolution, plain background) within 72 hours of contract signing
• Completion of required affidavits, privacy policies, and attestation forms prior to start

Additional Notes

• On-call availability Monday through Sunday during the 3-week period
• Must comply with state-specific fingerprinting requirements
• Annual renewal of background checks and certifications as applicable for contract extensions over 1 year

This position requires a highly experienced pediatric cardiac sonographer with strong independent skills in congenital and fetal echocardiography, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.