Perinatal Sonographer
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Perinatal Sonographer (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Perinatal Sonographer
• Daily Caseload: Typically 8-10 exams per shift
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Overtime: Minimal
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs; may float to sister facilities as needed
• Facility Type: Outpatient Clinic
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue or Pink
• Parking: Free parking available

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Preferred 2+ years of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) experience
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications/Licenses Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
  • ARDMS (OB/GYN) certification
• Radiation Badge: Not required for this position
• State License: South Carolina license must be in hand prior to start (no pending state license accepted)

Scheduling & Work Rules

• Block Scheduling: Possible with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; no call-outs allowed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; all licensure hits must be approved by facility
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted

Competencies & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exam: Required
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters if low or negative titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation: Unit orientation at work site, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Modules: Mandatory HR and compliance modules must be completed prior to orientation; estimated 2 hours
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Additional: Facility may require completion of specific safety manuals and attestations

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Perinatal Sonographer with a preferred minimum of 2 years MFM experience. The position is Monday-Friday with no weekends or on-call required. South Carolina licensure and ARDMS (OB/GYN) certification are mandatory. The facility requires comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations. Orientation and compliance modules must be completed before starting. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.