Pediatric Echocardiography Cardiac Sonographer
Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County

Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Overview

• Role: Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Tech (Pediatrics)
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Orange, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start date: 11/9 or 11/30
• Accepts first-time travelers: Yes, will consider with strong experience
• Daily caseload: 4-5 per session
• Reports to: Clinic Manager
• Responsibilities: Part of the patient care team performing cardiac echo studies on inpatient and outpatient patients

Schedule

• Day shift, 5x8 hours (Monday-Friday), 8:00 to 16:30
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an echocardiography training program, or equivalent experience in pediatric or adult echocardiography
• Experience:

  • Minimum one year of pediatric echocardiography experience working with pediatric cardiac patients, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • ARDMS RDCS PE
  • RDSC-Peds, RCS, or RCCS

Background, Health, and Compliance

• Criminal background check: Completed within 60 days of start; 7-year search, including SSN trace, national criminal and sex offender searches, all counties lived/worked, and all aliases. International searches if applicable.
• Sanctions checks: SAM/EPLS and HHS/OIG required within 60 days of start.
• Education verification: Verification of highest applicable degree required.
• TB: IGRA or 2-step PPD within 60 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required. Travelers with a past positive need proof of positive, a clear chest X-ray within 1 year of start, and a facility TB screening form.
• Tdap: Required. TD or Dtap not acceptable. Medical exemptions accepted with a doctor's note and facility form.
• MMR and varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines. Low or negative titers require 2 boosters at least 28 days apart; may start with the 2nd booster pending.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, declination, or proof of 3-shot series.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug test within 60 days of start. Instant drug screens not acceptable. Marijuana should not be included in the panel.
• Flu: Vaccine or facility-specific exemption required during flu season (09/09-03/31). Working candidates' documentation due by 10/31. Unvaccinated candidates must wear a mask all flu season.
• Eye exam: In-person visual acuity exam (Snellen or Titmus) before start. Online exams not accepted.
• Color blind exam: In-person Ishihara test before start. Online exams not accepted.
• Physical exam: Standard physical within 1 year of start; no annual update required.
• COVID vaccine: Preferred, not required.
• Work history: Verification of 2 previous employers minimum; application must list up to 7 years of relevant experience. Must be complete before start.
• References: 2 supervisor references required; charge RN or floor supervisor acceptable. May be pending at start if necessary.

Onboarding and Orientation

• Orientation modules: Required before working on the floor; about 6-8 hours, with deadlines set by role type.
• Facility documents: Must be signed or completed before start, including:

  • Job description for the specific unit and campus
  • Non-disclosure agreement
  • Standards of conduct packet
  • Mission, vision, and values
  • Safety reporting acknowledgment
  • Dress code acknowledgment
  • Fingernail hygiene policy: no artificial nails during patient care; natural nails not longer than ¼ inch beyond the fingertips
  • New associate information sheet
  • Simulation code of conduct
  • Pyxis access request form
  • Unit-specific skills checklist, signed and dated
• Badge: Professional photo required. Badge picked up on the unit during the first shift.
• Travelers should be in the area by their start date for in-person unit orientation activities.