Pediatric Echocardiography Technician
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Peds Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer, Pediatrics)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment type: Travel/Contract Start date: 11/16/26 Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: 5x8, Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30 (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week) Experience: 2 years required; first-time travelers accepted

Role Details

• Patient population: Echocardiograms on infant and pediatric patients who need cardiac imaging, including all congenital anomalies and patients across levels of care
• Volume: 6-8 exams per day
• Staffing ratio: 1:4 on weekday daytime shifts; 1:1 on night and weekend shifts
• Equipment: GE, Philips
• Scrubs: Navy blue. Pediatric assignments allow navy scrub pants and child-friendly tops in navy blue. Short-sleeve undershirts must be white; long-sleeve undershirts may be navy.

Schedule and Coverage

• On-call: Once per month, on a weekend. Weekend on-call runs Saturday/Sunday 07:30-07:30. Weekday on-call runs 18:30-07:30.
• Weekends: Required as part of the monthly on-call rotation
• Holidays: Required as they fall, as scheduled
• Floating: Required within the department as needed

Required Qualifications

• Pediatric Echocardiography: 2 years of experience
• Recent Experience: Pediatric Echocardiography experience within the last year
• Life support: BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Credentials: ARDns RDCS PE

Other Certifications (Required Only if Applicable)

The source says to check the unit or job description to determine whether these apply. AHA is the only accepted provider.

• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP (AHA/AAP only)

Competencies

• Age-specific competency exam: Required within 1 year of start. Minimum score of 80%. Does not need annual renewal.
• Color blind test: Required, does not need annual renewal.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start. Lab items due within 72 hours of contract signing.
• TB screening: Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 1 year of start, or two PPDs (the first within 1 year, the second within 3 months of start). Must be updated annually. Alternative pathways exist for past-positive results and BCG vaccination.
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start. Required for units working with children.
• Immunity records: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella require a positive titer or two vaccines. Hepatitis B requires a positive titer or a declination. Lab items due within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Flu vaccine: Required between 10/1 and 3/31, or a medical or religious exemption signed by the appropriate provider. Documentation for the 2026-27 season is due by 12/1 for working travelers.
• Respirator fit test: Within 1 year of start. Must be updated annually.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days before start. Instant tests are not accepted.

Background and Onboarding

• Criminal background check: 7-year search completed within 30 days of start. Must be updated annually.
• Exclusion checks: Federal exclusion databases (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG) and the state exclusions list, all within 30 days of start
• Education verification: Highest level of education
• Work history: Previous 5 years of employment verified. The client accepts attestation if needed.
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start. Charge RNs (who directly supervise) and supervisors or managers are acceptable.
• Employment application: Must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Licensing: Primary source verification required
• Required forms: Confidentiality agreement signed before start. Badge application completed within 72 hours of signing. Badge photo required.
• Identity and eligibility: Government-issued photo ID, I-9 attestation, and E-Verify or attestation