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

Pediatric Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric Echo Tech)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts with staggered start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, will work at two locations (main hospital and a North Charleston clinic)
• Daily Caseload: 4-10 patients per tech
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Echo Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Experience in pediatric echocardiography
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) certification or
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification with Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) credential
• All required certifications and state license must be in hand at the time of start

Licensure

• Must have an active, unencumbered state license appropriate for Pediatric Sonographer in South Carolina
• Pending state license accepted if all credentials are in hand at start
• Primary source verification of license required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• PALS (AHA)
• NRP (AHA/AAP)
• Competency exams as applicable
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with follow-up chest x-ray
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years) or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Documentation

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County, state, national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3) required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules and first day instructions prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire) by Wednesday prior to start
• Upload COVID vaccination records if available; COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred
• If declining COVID vaccine, must complete facility vaccination declination form with COVID checkbox checked
• Upload flu vaccination or exemption documentation into facility system by December 5th deadline during flu season

Additional Notes

• Travelers will be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November), with peak activity in August and September
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may require floating between hospital and clinic locations

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pediatric Echo Tech travel contract position.