Pediatric Echocardiography Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Echo Tech

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Echocardiography (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Typical daily caseload: 4-10 patients
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts with staggered start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements
• Floating between hospital and clinic locations within the local area

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in pediatric echocardiography, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients

Licensure

• Must have a valid state license or pending state license accepted (South Carolina license preferred)
• Primary source verification of license required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• PALS (AHA)
• NRP (AHA/AAP)
• Competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume with all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Emergency response team participation during hurricane season (June-November)

Work Environment & Miscellaneous

• Local radius for travel: 60 miles
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Floating between hospital and outpatient clinic locations

This position is ideal for pediatric echo techs with experience in complex congenital heart disease who are comfortable working in a pediatric hospital setting and flexible with floating between locations. First-time travel techs are welcome to apply.