Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location

• Sacramento, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric focus)

Work Setting

• Both inpatient and outpatient

Schedule

• Day shifts, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day
• Shift options: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Rotating weekends once a month (Saturday & Sunday)
• Potential call shifts from 7:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Echocardiography experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working with both Adult and Pediatric patients
• Cardiac Sonographer experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and other standard screenings
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates

Certifications and Competencies

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required (Instructor or Advanced Provider Course)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification may be required depending on position
• Other certifications such as CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on role specifics
• Competency exams (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency) may be required as applicable

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually, signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, color, solid background) required for per diem positions
• Personal or auto insurance required only for driving positions

Experience

• Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; however, advanced certifications and pediatric complex congenital experience indicate a need for experienced candidates

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for experienced Echo Techs with pediatric cardiology expertise who are comfortable working rotating weekends and potential call shifts in a mixed inpatient/outpatient setting.