Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Echo Tech (Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Daily Caseload: 4-10 patients per tech
• 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 between hospital and North Charleston clinic

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Echo Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients and proficiency in scanning pediatric echocardiograms
• Proficiency in complex congenital heart defects
• Pediatric Echocardiography experience
• Current BLS certification
• Registered Pediatric Sonographer certification required:

  • ARDMS with PE certification or
  • CCI with RCCS certification
• Certifications must be current and in hand at time of start

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume with no unaccounted gaps
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residential/employment history
  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if needed
• Primary source verification of state license/certification (South Carolina)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• TB testing: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload clear, passport-style badge photo prior to start
• Upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into facility system
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; guaranteed hours subject to this policy
• Travelers assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November)

Additional Notes

• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Floating between multiple locations required
• No radiation badge required for this pediatric echo tech role
• Must be proficient in complex congenital heart disease scanning
• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not mandatory

This position is ideal for pediatric echo techs with at least 2 years of experience, appropriate pediatric sonography certification, and proficiency in complex congenital heart defects, seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or holiday shifts.