Pediatric Echocardiography Technologist
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer Pediatrics

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: April 27, 2026
Shift: 5 shifts, 8 hours each (08:00 - 16:30)

Job Description

• Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography (Echo Cardio Peds)
• Patient Age Range: Neonates through Adults
• Patient Diagnoses: Congenital and acquired pediatric cardiac disease
• Number of Rooms: 3
• Visits per Day: Approximately 8
• On-call: Approximately once every 8 weeks
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and to other units/facilities within scope
• Weekends: Not required
• Scrub Color: Provided for OR; any pediatric-type scrub for non-OR

Required Certifications and Licenses

• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• ARDMS RDCS AE (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography)
• ARDMS RDCS PE (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional certifications to have or be prepared to obtain as applicable:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Echo Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Valid ARDMS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Experience specifically in Pediatric Echocardiography

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Pediatric Echocardiography)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum relevant experience in pediatric echo cardiography is required (recommend at least 1-2 years based on specialty)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Background Check (7-year criminal history, updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TDAP (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history (attestation accepted)
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, badge photo, dress code review, and others must be completed prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable

Work Environment and Expectations

• Must be able to work on-call approximately once every 8 weeks
• Floating within specialty and to other units/facilities as needed
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Weekends not required
• Scrub color and dress code must be followed according to unit assignment

This position is ideal for a pediatric cardiac sonographer with appropriate certifications and experience, comfortable with on-call duties and working in a pediatric specialty setting.