Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer to work in an Ambulatory Echo Lab setting. This role involves performing outpatient pediatric echocardiograms.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in outpatient pediatric echocardiography
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARDMS PE (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Pediatric Echocardiography)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Facility
• Magnet recognized
• NICU Level III/IV
• Trauma Level I
• 485 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of name change if applicable
• Massachusetts CORI release (must be completed within 60 days of start)
• Background check: 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including multiple federal and state databases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Professional certification verification within 30 days prior to start
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety questionnaire and clearance required)
• Two professional references from two of the last three employers
• Employment application with 10-year work history and explanation for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist specific to scope of practice within one year prior to start

Required Certifications (Additional)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required if assignment extends beyond 13 weeks for certain units
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for clinical/allied positions
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – preferred for NICU
• Other certifications may be required depending on assignment specifics (e.g., chemotherapy certification for oncology)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within one year of start, cleared to work with no restrictions
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual requirement)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – series completion or declination form
  • Varicella – proof of vaccination or positive titer
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for advanced practice nurses)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption required; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred but not mandatory

Additional Notes

• Onsite parking available with discounted rates; night shift parking is free
• Background checks and fingerprinting processes must be completed and cleared before starting
• Onboarding packet to be completed approximately two weeks prior to assignment start
• Compliance with all facility-specific health and safety protocols is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric cardiac sonographers seeking a travel contract opportunity in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with advanced pediatric cardiac care services.