Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Ultrasound / Pediatrics
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (Monday-Thursday, 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
• Caseload: Varies daily
• On-call: No
• Travel Between Buildings: No, all work is in-house
• Floating: No floating required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of dedicated pediatric ultrasound experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric and neonate patients in a pediatric hospital setting
• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARDMS or ARRT certification required
• Demonstrated experience with:

  • NEC (Necrotizing Enterocolitis) ultrasound
  • TCD (Transcranial Doppler) ultrasound
  • Spines ultrasound
  • Liver Doppler (all vessels)
  • Renal Doppler and renal transplant ultrasound
  • Extremity venous Doppler
  • Intussusception ultrasound
  • Pyloric stenosis ultrasound
  • Appendix ultrasound
  • Neonatal head ultrasound

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Facility allows flexibility to work additional days as needed
• Guaranteed hours with allowance for 1 shift off every 2 weeks
• Radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Teal tops and black bottoms
• Parking: Nights and weekends only, one-time payment required

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Consider this before accepting assignments during this period.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history, SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start
• Physical exam: Initial and annual updates required
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella titers or vaccinations with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness test required prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable
• Clinical references: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Photo for badge: Passport-style, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Certifications Specific to Pediatric Ultrasound Tech

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for pediatric units (except Pediatric OR)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• ACLS not required for pediatric ultrasound techs

Additional Notes

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; failure to complete will result in being sent home
• All required documents and certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of assignment start
• Radiation badges are not required for ultrasound techs in this role

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a stable schedule and no on-call requirements.