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

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Echo Tech (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
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating Requirement: Yes, will float between hospital and North Charleston clinic

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Licensure:

  • Registered Pediatric Sonographer (ARDMS) with PE certification or
  • CCI with RCCS certification
  • All certifications must be in hand at time of start
  • Pending state license accepted
• Skills:

  • Proficient in scanning pediatric echocardiograms
  • Extensive knowledge of complex congenital heart defects
  • Experience with GE Vivid 95 and PACS system preferred
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for pediatric units
• Certifications Recommended:

  • MD reference highly recommended

Work Environment & Miscellaneous

• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this period

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma/transcripts accepted as placeholders if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Licensure & Certifications

• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered license/certification required
• NURSYS verification for RNs and LPNs/LVNs as applicable
• Radiation badge not required for Pediatric Echo Techs at this facility
• ACLS not required for pediatric units

Health & Safety

• Physical exam required, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if needed)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccines highly preferred but not required; declination form accepted

Competency Exams & Other Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before orientation
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Pediatric Echo Tech with a 13-week assignment in Charleston, SC. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in pediatric echocardiography, proficiency with complex congenital heart defects, and appropriate pediatric sonography certifications. The position offers weekday shifts with no weekends or on-call duties, and includes floating between hospital and clinic locations. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications are mandatory for compliance. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are accepted.

Note: Candidates should be aware of potential emergency response duties during hurricane season (June-November).